About this role
Job summary
Closing Date: 16.10.26
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 19.10.26
Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 26.10.26
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a HR Manager into the HR Business Partner team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Working closely with a variety of services and departments to ensure the provision of a high-quality Employee Relations service for all managers. You will be responsible for providing expert, professional advice to a range of Managers & Senior Leaders on all HR & People matters, including complex & sensitive employee relations cases, sickness absence & queries relating to Trust policies & procedures.
The postholder will also support the Clinical Service Units on areas such as change management or other service development initiatives to advise on the consultation and negotiation processes with relevant Trade Union/Professional Association representatives and affected employees. They will also manage designated HR Officers within the team and work with the HRBP's in supporting the CSUs in staff engagement, staff well-being, Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion & in working towards the Trust achieving a Just & Learning Culture.
You need to have significant HR experience of working in a complex unionised environment & have experience in handling complex and sensitive case work. You will be degree level educated (or equivalent) & hold a CIPD Level 7 qualification.
Main duties of the job
Demonstrate delivering advice to managers with confidence in line with organisation policy & case law.
Development of workforce and local service plans, advising on workforce requirements & planning needs and identifying trends & changes.
Change management, consultation &negotiation with relevant Trade Union/Professional Association representatives & employees affected.
Manage the HR Officers to maintain an overview & awareness of issues
Support tackling people issues such as absence management, vacancy & turnover figures, service improvement, & development ensuring employee deployment is aligned to service needs for effective service delivery.
Professional advice & guidance on a range of employee relations issues, presentation of management cases at formal hearings & appeals and providing support.
Work with managers in monitoring & analysing workforce information & data to ensure effective and efficient use of resources.
Advice managers & employees on the interpretation of HR policies, procedures, terms & conditions of employment & relevant employment law.
Advise, analyse/match/evaluate Job Descriptions in accordance with the Agenda for Change Job Evaluation Scheme.
Design & deliver training and briefing sessions for managers & employees.
Contribute to & participate in wider HR agendas as appropriate.
To undertake reviews or particular project work which may include involvement in policy review/development, & associated duties as delegated by the Assistant Director of HR.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people We are one team We care
Job description Job responsibilities
Were keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Please refer to the detailed job description attached to the vacancy for further information.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Significant HR experience of working in a complex unionised environment Demonstrable experience in interpreting and applying the law in relation to the terms and conditions of an organisation Staff Management experience Experience in designing and delivering training courses Experience of developing Policies
Desirable
Previous experience of having worked in a HR advisory role within the NHS
Skills Essential
Strong attention to detail. Particularly in relation to report / letter writing Able to present, interpret and analyse workforce information Well-developed interviewing skills and excellent communication skills both written and verbal Computer literate and keyboard skills Able to work on own initiative Plan and organise own workload to meet deadlines Work effectively as part of a team Demonstrate personal credibility to enable the ability to influence others Manage conflicting and competing priorities Be flexible Be firm, tactful and diplomatic Be approachable, self-confident and able to inspire confidence in others Be empathetic Be non-judgemental
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues Thorough working knowledge of employment legislation
Desirable
Knowledge of Agenda for Change Job Evaluation system
Qualifications Essential
Degree level qualification or equivalent experience Level 7 CIPD qualification
Other Requirements Essential
Flexible and pragmatic approach to problem solving and working practices Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Desirable
Recruitment and Selection training Equal Opportunities management development training
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 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Heaton House
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD9 6RN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)