About this role
Job summary
**Internal Applicants Only**
This is an internal secondment for 18 months and applicants must have permission from their line manager before applying.
The postholder is responsible for supporting the successful implementation and ongoing development of the Trust's People Portal, while also delivering a professional and proactive HR advisory service. The role is primarily focused on driving workforce transformation through the introduction of digital people processes that improve efficiency, data quality, user experience and workforce management across the Trust.
The post requires strong organisational, analytical and relationship management skills, with the ability to balance the delivery of a significant workforce transformation programme alongside operational HR priorities.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with HR, Payroll, Workforce Information, Digital and operational colleagues, the post holder will coordinate and support key project activities including process review, system configuration and testing, workforce data validation, user training, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement initiatives. The role will act as a key point of contact for managers and staff throughout the implementation and optimisation of the People Portal.
In addition to project responsibilities, the post holder will provide day-to-day HR advice and support on a range of employment matters, helping managers to address workforce issues in line with employment legislation, NHS terms and conditions, and Trust policies. They will contribute to employee relations case work and organisational change initiatives, ensuring solutions are practical, people focused and aligned to organisational objectives.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note:
Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description Job responsibilities
Support the implementation and development of the Trust's People Portal, including workforce data migration, system testing, process redesign, reporting and user adoption activities. Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on a range of workforce matters, ensuring compliance with Trust policies, employment legislation and NHS terms and conditions. Manage a caseload of routine employee relations matters, including attendance, capability, conduct, disciplinary and grievance issues, escalating complex cases as appropriate. Produce, validate and analyse workforce information and reports, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of employee data across workforce systems. Develop training materials, user guidance and support resources, delivering training and system support to HR colleagues, managers and staff. Build effective relationships with key stakeholders across the Trust, supporting workforce initiatives, organisational change, policy development and continuous improvement activities. For a full list of duties and responsibilities of this role, please see the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role
Desirable
Associate CIPD Member / Level 5 qualification
Experience Essential
Experience of providing advice, guidance or support to managers, employees or stakeholders Experience of handling sensitive and confidential issues Experience of using HR or workforce information systems Experience of interpreting and applying policies, procedures or terms and conditions
Desirable
Experience within HR, Workforce, Recruitment, Payroll or a related function Experience of employee relations casework, project work or organisational change
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address Harrogate District Hospital
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)