About this role
Job summary
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust is looking for an experienced, energetic and people-focused HR professional to join our People Operations Team as aPeople Advisor.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on managing complex employee relations casework, coaching managers and delivering practical HR solutions in a busy and rewarding NHS environment.
You'll provide expert advice and support across a broad range of workforce matters, including:
Complex sickness absence and attendance management Disciplinary, grievance and capability cases Formal workplace investigations Organisational change and workforce improvement initiatives Policy advice and employment law guidance Coaching and developing managers to build confidence and capability We're looking for someone who can work independently, manage a varied caseload and build trusted relationships across the organisation. You'll bring sound HR knowledge, excellent judgement and a genuine passion for helping people and services succeed.
What we're looking for
Strong employee relations and case management experience Confidence leading investigations and difficult conversations Experience supporting sickness absence case management advice andguidance and wellbeing interventions Excellent coaching, influencing and relationship-building skills A proactive, solution-focused approach Passion, energy and commitment to the People profession Previous unsuccessful applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Provide comprehensive support to the People Business Partner by managing a diverse caseload with a significant focus on formal ER case investigation work, including complex disciplinary and grievance investigations, and leading on the management of complex sickness and long-term absence cases in line with Trust policy.
Facilitate the effective resolution of employee relations matters including grievance, discipline, capability, absence, and dignity at work matters. You will be required to conduct formal investigations in conjunction with nominated officers to ensure the correct evidence is available for disciplinary and tribunal hearings, presenting information as and where appropriate. Your role as an Employment Relations Case Worker will require you being actively involved in the implementation of the Trust's Managing Attendance Policy including having oversight of compliance against agreed Trust targets, employment law and redeployment process and practise. As part of your role you will be required to develop and implement action plans to support the managed reduction of staff absence rates and liaise with internal and external agencies as necessary. Your role will provide operational HR support including advice on HR policy, practice, employment law, NHS terms and conditions, responding to changes in employment law, process and practise as they arise.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be required to be involved in auditing the effective delivery of HR policies and practices across the Trust to ensure consistent interpretation and application of procedures and initiate corrective action as and when required. You will proactively use available business intelligence data available to identify data trends and areas of concern to enable in-reach support to be deployed in the right place at the right time and to mitigate staffing escalation risks. You will be required to provide updates on performance against Trust HR Key Performance Indicators and identify trends or areas of concern so that improvement plans can be developed where required across priority areas. You will be required to promote good working relationships with key stakeholders including local trade union /employee representatives in order to promote effective partnership working on all elements of employment relations matters. You will be required to support the Trusts Job Evaluation Team and advise on the Trusts Job Evaluation Scheme, grading appeals and disputes as and when required. You will be required to support the People Business Partners in ensuring that the HR implications of business and service plans are anticipated, planned and initiated, assisting in management of change initiatives which ensure effective communication and consultation processes within the service provide advice and support to managers on effective re-profiling, skill mix and productivity changes as required. You may be required to support coaching and training as and when required to support training needs at a service level and as directed by the Deputy People Partner. You will be required to support the development, review, communication and training of new and existing HR policies and procedures to ensure they are consistently implemented across the Trust. You may be required to deputise for the Deputy People Partner or People Business Partner and proactively undertake specific project work aligned to the Trusts Organisational Strategy and People Strategy as directed. For further details please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oEducated to degree level or equivalent level of experience. oCIPD qualified to Level 5
Experience Essential
oProviding operational Workforce advice in a progressive Workforce function within a large complex organisation. oMust be able to demonstrate considerable Workforce operational experience in the following areas: oProviding advice and recommendations to managers on employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance. Providing support with investigations, including comprehensive report writing. Capability matters including comprehensive report writing. oImplementing, advising and recommending on Workforce policies and procedures including absence management, recruitment and selection. oWorking within Operational Workforce preferably in the NHS. oAdvising on successful change management programmes/initiatives. oAnalysing data and producing reports. oDesigning and delivering training and development workshops/programmes. oReviewing/devising Workforce policies/procedures, oPresenting and advising at disciplinary/grievance hearings
Desirable
oDemonstrable experience providing operational Workforce/HR support within an NHS organisation oParticipating in the development of workforce/staff development plans
Knowledge & Skills Essential
oGood analytical skills and ability to quickly interpret data/information from a variety of sources. oAble to communicate effectively demonstrating tact/sensitivity/understanding to a wide range of different people. oAble to deal with complex and sensitive situations and information. oAble to make and influence decisions. oAble to effectively communicate with and influence all levels of the multi-disciplinary team and build effective working relationships with managers and staff. oExcellent verbal and written presentation skills. oAble to autonomously manage and deliver a varied and full caseload. oAbility to function effectively as a Workforce team member oAbility to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. oDetailed knowledge of the main Workforce issues and initiatives in the NHS and the implications for the Workforce function. oSound knowledge and understanding of current employment/equal opportunities law.
Desirable
oKnowledge of NHS terms and conditions of employment.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals Coventry
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)