People Advisor

at  North Tees Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

To provide day-to-day human resources generalist support, advice and guidance to staff and managers within the Trust. Facilitate and be responsible for individual caseloads including the effective resolution of employee relations issues including grievance, discipline, capability, redeployment etc some of which may be complex. Organise and conduct investigations in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Participate on panels for recruitment interviews where required.
Participate on panels for absence and probationary processes. Support managers effectiveness in applying a consistent approach to the handling of short-term and long-term sickness absence, to reduce and maintain absence levels in line with organisational targets. Provide advice and support to managers on a range of matters including Workforce policy, practice, employment law, terms and conditions, ensuring accurate and consistent interpretation and application where there may be a range of options and it may be necessary to refer/escalate appropriately, where help cannot be provided. Proactive work planning of the cyclical nature of data availability and meeting frequency, e.g.
absence reports. Support with the management of temporary / fixed term workers in line with Trust policy. The post-holder will proactively provide information, advice and guidance to colleagues and managers within the Trust. This will be confidential and sensitive in nature.
External contacts will include other NHS organisations and other external agencies. They will be required to formulate close working relationships with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and interests inclusive of staff side representatives. Working alongside colleagues, effectively establish and maintain communication systems to ensure constructive consultation and staff involvement in the full range of HR activities relating to case for change processes. Proactively analyse and provide workforce information as directed by the People Partner, including the extraction and manipulation of data/reports from business intelligence systems e.g.
ESR, Yellowfin, Health Roster. Undertake service appropriate audits, interpret findings and contribute to the development of solution focused recommendations. Support in the development of job descriptions, person specifications and job evaluation processes (job matching panels etc.) as required. Assist in the development and implementation of Trust wide Workforce policies and procedures, as directed by the People Business Manager and People Partner, in line with changing employment regulations, best practice and strategic requirements; ensuring appropriate implementation to the departments allocated.
To participate in the design and delivery of regular training and development events for managers and staff on relevant Workforce policies and procedures.To assist in the implementation of the portfolio of work life balance policies, practices and activitie

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