HR Advisor - Peterborough

We are looking for a candidate who will provide professional HR advice and guidance to stakeholders on a wide range of employee relations issues, supporting managers to manage issues fairly, consistently and in line with Trust policy and employment legislation. You will support organisational change activity and to contribute to workforce initiatives. Our team supports line managers and develops their capability through coaching, guidance and delivering of training. We ensure that our practice is consistent, reflective and focused on learning and improvement.

1. To offer advice to managers and staff on the interpretation and application of terms and conditions of service and contractual issues, policies and best practice, ensuring accurate and consistent interpretation and application, where there may be a range of options.

2. To provide expert professional advice and support to managers in dealing with employee relations issues providing guidance in casework involving discipline, capability, grievance, and the management of sickness absence ensuring that practice complies with Trust policies and procedures, are fairly and consistently applied, and that good practice is maintained.

3. To coach staff and managers in Human Resources issues where appropriate, ensuring that all advice is accurate and compliant with Trust policies, the law and good practice, and to support the L&OD team, where relevant, in the creation and quality assurance of relevant training content.

4. To provide administrative and analytical support to preparation work for employment tribunals and relevant legal disputes.

5.Provide employment relations advice on disciplinary and grievance processes and work alongside Investigating Officers to ensure investigations are carried out in a fair and timely manner

6. To support the management of change within the organisation, including involvement in the handling and co-ordination of redeployment matters, consultation with staff and trade union representatives, counselling and assisting with redeployment initiatives, ensuring that change is implemented smoothly.

7. To undertake project work, ensuring that the aims and objectives and high standards are met and that the Trust makes effective use of its resources.

8.To participate, as required, in the design and delivery of training and development events for managers and staff on People policies and procedures.

9. To have the ability to build credibility with managers and staff using effective interpersonal skills

10. To be able to communicate HR protocols and procedures to managers in a manner that enhances the HR function

11. To be proactive and use your initiative effectively and demonstrate a positive and logical approach to problem solving

12. Any other duties, which fall within the general scope of the job description and band.

At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust we are committed to supporting our staff to be the best they can be and creating a positive working environment where colleagues feel valued and empowered. We care for local people in North Cambridgeshire, South Lincolnshire and beyond.

We operate three busy hospital sites, Peterborough City Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Stamford and Rutland Hospital. Together these serve approximately 80,0000 residents, we have 8,100 members of staff and an army of 556 volunteers who support us. Patient care is at the centre of every decision, and our Trust values reflect this;

We are caring and compassionate

We put patients first

We seek to improve and develop

We are actively respectful

We work positively together

This is an exciting time to join Team NWAFT as we continue to invest in major development programmes, digital transformation and workforce development across our hospitals and services. You will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible and agile working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

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