Band 6 People Consultant - Trust HQ/Home Working

Job overview

This is an exciting time to join the team as we work through new and improved ways to support the organisation by delivering an effective business focussed HR service.

We are a very busy team so this opportunity will be ideal for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and values driven HR professional.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced human resources generalist to join our team of HR professionals, working within an NHS Foundation Trust in the mental health sector.

We are recruiting a Band 6 People Consultant to provide support to our People and Culture team in the delivery of ‘Our People’ goals and with the provision of quality HR services to our divisional managers and employees; enabling them to deliver excellence to service users and carers.

Within the role, you will be involved with a wide programme of work across a range of HR disciplines, with a particular focus on delivering ER casework, supporting the delivery of HR Clinics and helping the team to achieve our KPI targets.

In return, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and broaden your CPD portfolio.

The main duties of the People Consultant role includes:

  • Providing advice and support to line managers and employees on a range of generalist HR issues.
  • Efficient management of a busy employee relations caseload
  • Deliver local training on the application of Trust Policies, including Health & Well-being, Disciplinary and Investigations.

To be successful in this role the post holder will:

  • Have substantial operational HR experience and be a current member of the CIPD
  • Be able to work under pressure with competing priorities
  • Take a pragmatic ‘can-do’ approach to challenges
  • Have a sound understanding of HR practice and employment law

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, and any other agreed site.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Person specification:

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Significant operational Human Resources experience.
  • Understanding of employment law and good practice.
  • Understanding of current developments in NHS/public sector which impact upon employment issues
  • Experience of implementing employment policies, e.g. Discipline, grievance, equal opportunities, absence management.
  • Project experience within an HR function to achieve an outcome which benefits the organisation or delivers change

Desirable

  • Ability to deliver training
  • Human Resource Experience in the NHS
  • Experience of developing policies

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • CIPD level 5 Qualified
  • Postgraduate diploma acquired through degree and professional HR qualification or equivalent level of experience

Desirable

  • Management qualification
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