Senior People Advisor

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity to work within the HR Operational Team. ***This is a 14 month Fixed Term Contract working 22.5 hours per week*** As a key member of the HR team, you will provide support and assistance to managers seeking guidance on the management of employee relations cases. Additional to this, the post holder will have the opportunity to be involved in other aspects such as supporting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, participating in recruitment and supporting employee health and wellbeing objectives.Main duties of the jobThis is a varied and dynamic role that will suit someone wishing to undertake a generalist role in a well-established and motivated team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing guidance and support to both employees and management in matters pertaining to HR policies, practices and procedures. This position involves a dynamic blend of strategic thinking and problem solving as the postholder will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure a positive and productive work environment. The successful candidate will have the ability to demonstrate good communication, excellent written and administrative skills and have the ability to build effective working relationships with the team and managers. The postholder will serve as a trusted member of staff, utilising their knowledge of employment law and best practice to contribute to the organisations overall success. We positively support the opportunity to work flexibly with a hybrid approach of homeworking and office based. We are happy to be flexible with working hours and working pattern within the working week of Monday-Friday. If you are interested in the position and would like to speak to someone about the role please contact Harpreet Jabbal, People Consultant on ##### We look forward to receiving your application.About usBirmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care. Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old. Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
Educated to Degree level or equivalent CIPD qualified (or currently working towards CIPD qualification)
Desirable
Postgraduate degree or equivalent
ExperienceEssential
Significant operational Human Resources experience. Experience of managing broad complex employee relations caseload Developing and implementing employment policies Strong in-depth knowledge and understanding employment legislation Ability to analyse complex issues and provide practical and creative solutions Availability to use Microsoft Office applications or equivalent Demonstrable use of tact, diplomacy and understanding around sensitive issues
Desirable
NHS HR experience Understanding of Agenda for Change terms and conditions
Employer detailsEmployer nameBirmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation TrustAddressBirmingham Women's & Children's Hospital Birmingham B4 6NHAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 284-24-6253208-COPR
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