Job summary
Employer heading
Assistant HR Advisor
Band 4
LCHS Way
We Listen, We Care, We Act, We Improve
We listen: we engage with everyone we work with, we are united, we are always positive
We care: everyone is valued, respected and developed, knowledge and skills are nurtured, success is celebrated
We act: clear goals and right resources, freedom coupled with accountabilty, emphasis on simplicity
We improve: we are creative, resourceful and innovative, integrated and collaboration is the way forward, we're always striving to do better
....Fit for now, fit for the future.
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant HR Advisor to join our HR team on a full time basis, providing an opportunity for enhancing and developing HR skills and experience, working towards developing the competencies to meet the requirements of a HR Advisor. This is an excellent development opportunity for somebody who has experience of working within a HR function, providing generalist HR advice on a range of subjects, HR policies and procedures and terms and conditions, and is looking to enhance and develop their HR operational knowledge and skills further, and broaden their experience.
This is a key post within the HR team who have a strong emphasis on partnering our service areas through a highly professional and credible HR service, and the post holders will support the effective delivery of the People Strategy, People Plan, and in meeting key performance indicators for the team.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the HR Business Partner, the post holders will provide professional and timely generalist support and advice to staff and managers across the Trust across a range of HR matters, including the interpretation of terms and conditions of employment, HR policies and procedures and HR best practice. As such, the ability to gain and maintain credibility and establish good working relationships with staff at all levels across the organisation is essential.
Under the guidance of and in liaison with the HR Advisor, the successful post holders will support all aspects of absence management case work and employee relations issues, ensuring compliance to legislation and polices whilst managing any associated risks, with a focus on early/informal resolution of employee relations issues and conflict resolution where appropriate.
Working for our organisation
Please do read through the full job description and person specification attached.
Please apply early as vacancies may close before the given closing date when sufficient applications are received.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role will involve data collection and producing reports as required relating to areas such as absence levels, vacancy management and turnover, along with making recommendations for action to continually make improvements.
Working closely with clinical and service leads, the post holders will use coaching skills and deliver training and workshops to develop our leaders in all people management related areas.
Successful post holders will also contribute; to the review and development of HR policy and procedures which impact across the organisation, and towards the ongoing development and maintenance of the HR section of the staff intranet.
Applicants must have some experience of data entry and maintaining records and systems, with good IT skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
It will be essential for post holders to be able to work autonomously, managing and prioritising their own workload effectively, with the ability to respond to competing priorities whilst paying attention to detail and maintaining a high standard of work.
Person specification
Qualifications (Academic, Professional & Vocational)
Essential criteria
- Foundation (level 3) CIPD Qualification in Human Resource Practice OR equivalent experience in an HR, advisory, or people management capacity
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Undertaking Intermediate (level 5) CIPD qualification in in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
Previous Experience (Nature & Level)
Essential criteria
- Experience of working within a HR function, providing generalist HR advice on a range of subjects, HR policies and procedures and terms and conditions.
- Experience of data entry and maintaining HR records and systems.
- Experience of employee relations issues.
- Experience of formal note / minute taking.
- Experience of collecting workforce data and producing reports.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in partnership with Trade Unions.
Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Up to date and working knowledge of Employment Law and Human Resource best practice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver messages effectively.
- Good IT skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of employment.
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to work autonomously, managing and prioritising own workload effectively with the ability to respond to competing priorities whilst paying attention to detail and maintaining a high standard of work.
- Ability to gain and maintain credibility and establish good working relationships with staff at all levels across the organisation.
- Ability to travel to attend meetings and work across different Trust sites.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Samantha Frankland
- Job title
- Human Resources Business Partner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01522 572889
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