HR Advisor

We're looking for a HR professional to join our team as a HR Advisor . We would be open to discussing alternative ways of working including flexible working arrangements.

The HR Advisor will work to provide a high quality, comprehensive and effective generalist operational Human Resources service.

They will also support the HR Business Partner in the delivery of HR and organisational objectives.

With such a breadth of services and size, we are available to offer CPD that will help you take that next steps on your journey;

through work shadowing, secondments, small projects and apprenticeships to name but a few, there are lots of opportunities to grow your career in HR with us.

Main duties of the job

To deliver a high quality, comprehensive and effective range of generalist HR services to management and staff of designated areas you support.

To provide professional advice and support to managers on the interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures, terms and conditions of service and legislation, promoting good employee relations at all times and ensuring legal obligations are maintained.

To case manage a range of complex Employee Relations issues and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels throughout this process.

Essential

• CIPD level 5


• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience


• Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD)


• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development


Experience

Essential

• Substantial HR experience at an Advisory level


• Experience of using HR databases to record and access information


• Experience in managing complex employee relations cases


• Manage a varied workload and prioritise accordingly


Desirable

• Experience of working in a large complex unionised organisation


• Experience of undertaking agenda for change matching panels.


• Substantial generalist HR experience within the NHS or Local Authority


Knowledge

Essential

Sound understanding of HR policies and procedures including up to date knowledge of Employment Law and Best Practice

Desirable

Knowledge and experience of using ESR

Skills

Essential

• Ability to plan, organise and work to tight deadlines


• Ability to build positive relationships with managers, colleagues, trade unions etc


• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of staff / management


• Ability to plan, organise and work to tight deadlines


• Ability to persuade and negotiate


• Ability to generate reports and draft policies


• Excellent team player and ability to work autonomously


• Adaptable and flexible


• Ability to remain calm under pressure


• Willing and able to travel to a variety of sites
  
  The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.


Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners.

We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction.