Salary: £27,000 – £32,000 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Bolton (Hybrid)
Closing Date: 1st of June 2025

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Contribute positively and work in accordance with ABL’s culture, values, aims and objectives
• CIPD Qualified
• Work diligently to meet the requirements of this job description
• Always seek to continuously improve so that the highest quality standards are achieved
• Participate positively in internal/external events, meetings and training as required
• Positively participate in one to ones and appraisals
• Ensure that relevant policies, procedures and working practices are adhered to at all times
• Adhere to ABL’s safeguarding policies / procedures in addition to local and national safeguarding policies and promptly act on any concerns
• Support equality, diversity and inclusion and respect human rights, by appropriately challenging discrimination and promoting equality
• Comply with Data Protection, GDPR and confidentiality requirements
• Proactively manage health and safety risks, care for own personal safety and that of others
• Act as a positive ambassador for ABL
• Positively contribute to ABL’s team working environment, taking ownership of issues and supporting colleagues where appropriate
• Be flexible and willing to undertake any other duties that may be reasonably be required

JOB PURPOSE:

Support the People Business Partner (Mental Health Services) in the delivery of an effective and responsive HR service which flexibly meets business needs. Through Business Partnering, work positively and collaboratively managers and team members in Mental Health services to provide professional HR support and advice, seeking guidance from the Business Partner where necessary. Provide generalist HR support for the division focussed specifically but not exclusively on employee relations; recruitment and selection; absence management; learning and development; performance management and employee engagement. Develop and utilise the HR system effectively so that accurate employee records are kept, which comply with Data Protection legislation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a key member of the People and Culture team, the postholder will play an essential role in delivering an efficient and proactive HR service. You will act as a first point of contact for HR queries, supporting managers and team members across the employee lifecycle—from onboarding and contractual changes to policy advice and HR system updates. The role involves providing accurate and timely advice on employment terms, policies and procedures, supporting employee relations processes including investigations and hearings, and maintaining high standards of data protection and record-keeping. You’ll contribute to the development and digitisation of HR systems and processes, ensuring data is accurate and used to inform KPIs and reporting. You’ll support cultural and engagement initiatives by championing ABL’s values, helping analyse employee feedback, and contributing to projects on wellbeing, inclusion, and organisational improvement. You’ll also play a key role in absence management and compliance, advising on leave entitlements and occupational health referrals. In addition, you will help coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities, assist with interviews and events, and monitor learning and development plans to ensure mandatory and role-specific training is in place. This is a varied and rewarding role suited to someone with a proactive, people-focused approach and a commitment to high-quality HR service delivery.