Band 6 People Consultant - Trust HQ/Home Working

Band 6 People Consultant - Trust HQ/Home Working Band 6

Main area Human Resources Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working

18.75 hours per week Job ref 225-A

Site The Uffculme Centre Town Birmingham Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/07/:59

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job overview

We have two opportunities for experienced HR professionals to join our People & Culture Team; one permanent role for (0.5 FTE) and the second is a fixed-term role for 12 months (1.0 FTE). This is an exciting time to join the team as we work through new and improved ways to support the organisation by delivering an effective business focussed HR service.

We are a very busy team so this opportunity will be ideal for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and values driven HR professional.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced human resources generalist to join our team of HR professionals, working within an NHS Foundation Trust in the mental health sector.

We are recruiting two Band 6 People Consultants to provide support to our People and Culture team in the delivery of 'Our People' goals and with the provision of quality HR services to our divisional managers and employees; enabling them to deliver excellence to service users and carers.

Within the role, you will be involved with a wide programme of work across a range of HR disciplines, with a particular focus on delivering ER casework, supporting the delivery of HR Clinics and helping the team to achieve our KPI targets.

In return, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and broaden your CPD portfolio.

The main duties of the People Consultant role includes:

• Providing advice and support to line managers and employees on a range of generalist HR issues.
• Efficient management of a busy employee relations caseload
• Deliver local training on the application of Trust Policies, including Health & Well-being, Disciplinary and Investigations.

To be successful in this role the post holder will:

• Have substantial operational HR experience
• Be able to work under pressure with competing priorities
• Take a pragmatic 'can-do' approach to challenges
• Have a sound understanding of HR practice and employment law

Working for our organisation

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust's induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site.

Person specification TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• CIPD level 5 Qualified
• Postgraduate diploma acquired through degree and professional HR qualification or equivalent level of experience

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Significant operational Human Resources experience.
• Understanding of employment law and good practice.
• Understanding of current developments in NHS/public sector which impact upon employment issues
• Experience of implementing employment policies, e.g. Discipline, grievance, equal opportunities, absence management.
• Project experience within an HR function to achieve an outcome which benefits the organisation or delivers change
• Ability to deliver training
• Human Resource Experience in the NHS
• Experience of developing policies

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.