Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HR Advisor to join our HR team on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who holds or is undertaking a CIPD level 5 qualification, and/or is able to demonstrate equivalent experience of working within a HR function, providing generalist HR advice on a range of subjects, HR policies and procedures and terms and conditions.
The HR team have a strong emphasis on partnering our service areas through a highly professional and credible HR service, and the HR Advisor will support the effective delivery of the People Strategy, People Plan, and in meeting key performance indicators for the team.
As one of the HR Advisors you will play a key role in the HR team in supporting our service areas in delivery of both the Trust’s objectives and People Strategy, and the national People Plan.
Please do read through the full job description and person specification attached. In order to apply, please use the supporting information section of the application to share a covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for the post by the closing date specified. Please apply early as vacancies may close before the given closing date when sufficient applications are received.
The contractual base for this role is Beech House, Lincoln, however the Trust is supportive of agile working and there is the ability to work from home on a regular basis.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) provides community health services for one of the largest healthcare communities in the country, covering an area of 2,350 square miles and a population of 714,000.
LCHS is a fast moving and innovative organisation characterised by passion and enthusiasm, delivering great care, close to home.
We work in partnership with other providers within both health and social care helping people to maintain independent lifestyles for as long as they can.
We are looking for outstanding, passionate individuals who can help drive our vision to be the first choice for healthcare closer to home. If you would like to be a part of making a difference to our community then we look forward to hearing from you.
If you are interested in making a difference and want to find out more about the role, please contact please contact Rachel Ellis, HR Business Partner by email at [email protected].
Reporting to the HR Business Partner, the post holder will provide professional and timely generalist support and advice to staff and managers across the Trust across a range of HR matters, including the interpretation of terms and conditions of employment, HR policies and procedures and HR best practice. As such, the ability to gain and maintain credibility and establish good working relationships with staff at all levels across the organisation is essential.
The successful post holder will support all aspects of absence management case work and employee relations issues, ensuring compliance to legislation and polices whilst managing any associated risks, with a focus on early/informal resolution of employee relations issues and conflict resolution where appropriate.
The role will involve manipulating and analysing workforce data to identify workforce trends and develop action plans to support business units.
Working closely with clinical and service leads, the post holders will use coaching skills and deliver training and workshops to develop our leaders in all people management related areas.
Successful post holders will also contribute to the review and development of HR policy and procedures which impact across the organisation.
Applicants must have experience of employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinary, grievance, and capability, and it would be desirable for candidates to have experience of implementing organisational change.
It will be essential for post holders to be able to work autonomously, managing and prioritising their own workload effectively, with the ability to respond to competing priorities whilst paying attention to detail and maintaining a high standard of work.