About this role
Job summary
Following a restructure, we are looking for two Senior HR Advisors to join our team on a fixed term basis to provide additional capacity during a period of change and transformation. Both roles are offered as fixed term contracts until March 31st 2027.
We offer flexible and hybrid working with the expectation that you can be onsite at our corporate HR office in Littlemore, Oxford. As well as travel as required to our Trust sites to attend meetings. The ability to travel between sites via your own transport is required.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into one of our HR Business Partners and working closely with the Employee Relations Specialist, you will provide advice and guidance on a wide range of employee relations matters. You will work within a designated areas of the Trust providing a high quality and responsive human resource advisory service.
You will:
Lead on and provide specialist HR advice and support on employee relations issues, policies, and best practice
Undertake employee relations casework including complex disciplinary, grievance, capability performance and sickness absence management casework
Work collaboratively with managers, leaders, and Trade Union representatives to resolve ER matters effectively
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking for a confident HR professional who can build strong relationships and influence at all levels.
You will have:
Postgraduate qualification (masters level) in HR Management or equivalent experience
Significant experience of advising on Human Resources issues in a large complex organisation including sickness absence, performance management and multi-faceted employee relations issues is essential.
Experience of advising on the implementation of organisational change.
Knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
Previous experience of working in a unionised environment
Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and experience of manipulating databases
Excellent presentation and training skills
You will be expected to have an effective on-site presence at Oxford Health sites. We can support hybrid working approach between working regularly on our trust sites and working from home.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification
Essential Essential
Thorough understanding of contemporary HR practices. Significant demonstrable experience of Human Resources issues in a large complex organisation including sickness absence management, employment law and performance management issues, and intricate / multi-faceted employee relations issues. Leads on and manages a defined ER Caseload Provides advice and support to HR Advisors & Officers across the department. Demonstrable experience of supporting the implementation of organisational change Proven knowledge of Equality and associated legislation. Proven knowledge and understanding of key NHS issues including national and local policy drivers
Desirable
Experience in supporting and preparing case papers for Employment Tribunal. Understanding of Restorative Just and Learning Culture and Kindness into Action principals
People Management Essential
Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and guidelines to meet the needs and values of the Trust and the requirements of employment legislation, NHS Employers guidance and best practice. Promote the effective implementation of agreed best practice through both HR and managers within the Trust
Desirable
Experience of supervising or managing staff
Policy and Procedure Development / Project Work Essential
Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and guidelines to meet the needs and values of the Trust and the requirements of employment legislation, NHS Employers guidance and best practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Littlemore Mental Health Centre
Oxford
OX4 4XN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)