HR Advisor

• To advise Managers and SHPU colleagues on the interpretation and application of the full range of policies and procedures relating to general HR issues.
• To manage an individual employee relations and attendance management caseload, including provision of support, advice and guidance to Managers. Work in partnership to investigate, prepare and present cases, referring complex and highly sensitive cases to the HR Business Partner.
• Attend informal and formal meetings in relation to HR operational issues, where appropriate, including all stages of disciplinary hearings, grievance hearings and Employment Tribunals.
• Provide advice on recruitment to managers and support to recruitment coordinators and HR administrators to ensure KPIs are met.
• To support the HR helpline and manage the HR inbox as part of the HRA rota.
• To participate in organisational change projects by supporting consultation sessions and other relevant activities within the project plan.
• To support and participate in the development and delivery of training to all staff groups in all areas of HR practice.
• To undertake job evaluation assessments and reviews in line with Agenda for Change job evaluation processes (If previously trained)
• Provide advice on terms and conditions of employment.
• Be proactive in working with the HR Business Partner and Directorate Managers to reduce levels of sick absence, working in accordance with the appropriate policies and procedures.
• To enable access to wellbeing and other services, eg payroll, workplace wellbeing, including support to managers for the creation of high quality management referrals to Occupational Health.
• Ensure all HR records and databases are maintained, providing monthly reports on workforce information and ad hoc reports as requested.
• To undertake delegated pieces of work in support of projects managed by the HR Business Partner
• To support the coordination of annual projects for example Staff Survey as required.

Essential

• Experience in an operational generalist role, covering a wide range of HR responsibilities, including discipline, grievance and sickness absence management
• Experience of advising on terms and conditions of employment
• Experience of working with Staff Side representatives
• Experience in developing and delivering training
• Experience of recruitment

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload in line with specified deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain credibility with Managers
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage conflict, difficult and sensitive issues
• Up to date knowledge of employment practice acquired through relevant training and experience.
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with all grades of staff both verbally and in writing
• Good Word Processing skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Shares information and good practice appropriately
• Proactive, creative and flexible approach, able to work on own initiative and take responsibility for delegated areas of responsibility
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, including the ability to produce reports that are clear and concise.
• Commitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and personal integrity in dealing with others
• IT literate - Microsoft word, outlook, excel, PowerPoint