Job Description

To be the HR lead for defined geographical areas and to lead on specific work areas relating to Human Resources management.

• To provide advice and support to managers and staff on a wide range of operational Human Resources issues, including disciplinary and grievance issues, undertaking initial investigations, arranging hearings and advising at hearings to a panel as necessary as allocated by HR Manager, including planning, collating and when required, giving evidence at hearings and/or meetings including dealing with contentious information which may be confrontational or disputed.

• Participate as HR representative at employee relations meetings/hearings eg, disciplinary, grievance, dignity at work, capability, which includes analysis and interpretation of information which may be contentious, highly complex and sensitive.

• Pro-actively manage sickness absence in line with the company's Sickness Absence Management Policy, supporting managers to ensure quality and timely referrals to occupational health and follow up informal and/or formal meetings as appropriate.

• To assist managers and staff in the interpretation and implementation of all company HR policies and procedures e.g. Grievance, Disciplinary and Sickness Absence.

• To support managers on the application of company terms and conditions of service.

• To advise managers on issues of employment legislation.

• To ensure that the company complies with employment legislation and proactively advise the managers of the implications of new legislation.

• To advise managers on all aspects of performance manegement.

• Assist with the responsibility for organisational development.

• When required participate in all aspects of the recruitment, vetting and selection process on agreed recruitment campaigns.

• To report any issues of concern to the HR Manager.

Further responsibilities:

To be considered for the role, you must have previous experience in the following:

• CIPD qualified
• Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and experience of applying it in appropriate circumstances.
• Advanced Microsoft skills
• Up to date knowledge of the Data Protection Act and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Knowledge of personnel data management systems (eg Electronic Staff Records)
• Able to demonstrate experience of 2-3 years in a similar role
• Experience in the use of HR Systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in contributing to the research and development of employment policies, procedures and practices.
• Experience of practical problem solving and solving complex HR problems
• NHS or healthcare experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities