About this role
Job summary
The role will assist the People Business Partner in the delivery of key result areas by providing a comprehensive operational / advisory service to managers and employees across the group. They will empower line managers to deliver good people practices.
The role will ensure that people policies, procedures and practices are fairly and consistently applied, supporting best practice to achieve organisational objectives and supporting the effective day-to-day operation of the group.
The post holder will be responsible for analysing complex HR issues as well as making decisions and judgements, using influencing and negotiation skills to ensure that the best outcomes for the services are achieved whilst also balancing risk.
The management of KPIs and people metrics will be a significant part of the role.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will assist the People Business Partner in the delivery of the key result areas by providing a comprehensive operational/advisory service to employees of the Trust in respect of all aspects of human resource management. They will ensure that a professional people service is provided to the Clinical Service Units and corporate areas, empowering line managers to deliver good people practices.
The post holder will deputise for the People Business Partner and will also lead on identified programmes of project work and initiatives, working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders in their delivery.
The postholder will provide advice and support to managers on a range of matters including Workforce policy, practice, employment law, terms and conditions, ensuring accurate and consistent interpretation and application where there may be a range of options and it may be necessary to refer/escalate appropriately, where help cannot be provided. This will also include day to day HR generalist support, advice and guidance to staff and manage providing managers across UHT.
The Deputy People Business Partner will also line manage and support the People Adviser within the team.
This post will be based at North Tees University Hospital in Stockton although there will be a need to travel between the sites within the broader group on a regular basis.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post-holder will assist the People Business Partner in the delivery of the key result areas by providing a comprehensive operational/advisory service to employees of the Trust in respect of all aspects of human resource management. They will ensure that a professional people service is provided to the Clinical Service Units and corporate areas, empowering line managers to deliver good people practices.
The post holder will deputise for the People Business Partner and will also lead on identified programmes of project work and initiatives, working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders in their delivery.
The postholder will provide advice and support to managers on a range of matters including Workforce policy, practice, employment law, terms and conditions, ensuring accurate and consistent interpretation and application where there may be a range of options and it may be necessary to refer/escalate appropriately, where help cannot be provided. This will also include day to day HR generalist support, advice and guidance to staff and manage providing managers across UHT.
The Deputy People Business Partner will also line manage and support the People Adviser within the team.
The postholder will be required to work within the multiple sites that form University Hospitals Tees on a regular basis.
This post will be based at North Tees University Hospital in Stockton although there will be a need to travel between the sites within the broader group.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Significant experience gained in a People focussed role within a complex organisation Experience and success in managing change and resolving conflict Regular delivery of people focused training programmes
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience within an HR related field of study Associate Member of CIPD or working towards a CIPD qualification
Desirable
Full membership of CIPD (MCIPD) or a graduate member of CIPD (Grad CIPD) with significant evidence of working towards full membership
Knowledge Essential
Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and manage time to ensure specified deadlines achieved Knowledge of HR policies and procedures, HR best practice and terms and conditions of employment Personal and professional credibility in the delivery of an expert HR service Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including report writing, presentation and discussio
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.
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Employer details Employer name North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address North Tees University Hospital
Hardwick
Stockton on Tees
TS19 8PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)