HR People Business Partner

at  Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Identify, develop and deliver HR training and development programs in line with the requirements of SDHC. Meet with service managers on a regular basis to discuss and advise on workforce issues. Maintain and develop an understanding of the services provided by SDHC to be best able to identify where and how the HR function can contribute to the achievement of our business plan and strategy Support the development and implement the workforce strategy within SDHC. Deputise for Head of People and OD as required.
Identify potential areas of concern and trends e.g. sickness patterns, highlighting and discussing with Managers to find appropriate solutions. Attend and contribute to Operational Team meetings. Be a part of SDHC assurance meetings regime and contribute to and support the leadership teams to deliver an effective and appropriate workforce.
Oversee junior members of the team and ensure all personal records (both manual and computerised) are maintained in a satisfactory manner, i.e. processed fairly and lawfully, are up to date, accurate and secure, and appropriate controls are in place in accordance with data protection legislation. Oversee the administration of statutory requirements for staff including work permits/Visa, professional registration and other post registration checks. Manage the HR Assistant and HR Systems Advisor, overseeing the rostering, recruitment and ESR functions.
Undertake exit interviews and carry out resulting trend analysis. Provide feedback to Managers for action. Use relevant IT packages e.g. ESR (electronic staff record), Healthroster, Microsoft Word, Excel PowerPoint etc.
Support SDHC partnership with innovative recruitment campaigns to attract and retain the very best candidates. Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of staff including advising Managers on compiling person specifications, job descriptions, advertisements, shortlisting, interviewing of staff and authorising the issuing of contracts of employment. Manage changes in existing staff contracts e.g. changes in working hours.
Implement and champion early resolution to ER issues, including supporting managers through the use of coaching, confident conversations, mediation and the Trusts RESPECT toolkit. Support the Head of People and OD by leading on agreed complex employee relation cases and investigations. Advising managers on ER best practice ensuring that advice complies with good employment practice, employment legislation and best practice. Undertake project work as directed by SDHC Leadership team.
Implement and promote new and revised HR policies and procedures. Participate in the job evaluation process as necessary and advise on appropriate pay structures and levels to meet SDHC requirements. Ensure that documentation and advice for leavers, retirements, maternity leave etc. are recorded and processed promptly and efficiently.
Maintain and update own knowledge of local and national HR issues and employment legislation, keeping abreast of latest developments and ensuring knowledge is shared and acted on as appropriate. Work in partnership with Trade Union representatives, negotiating with them as and when necessary. Work in partnership with Freedom to Speak Up Guardians. Conduct Workshops and courses on HR issues for managers and staff.
Coach Managers on an individual basis as necessary to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed for their job. Work within any community site as required by the service. Support the workforce planning process, working alongside Managers and advising them of necessary considerations in assessing staffing requirements. Maintain and record continuous professional development

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