What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior HR Advisor position at NHS Ayrshire & Arran?
The Role
Are you a passionate HR professional ready to make a significant impact within the NHS? We are seeking a dynamic Senior HR Advisor to join our Employee Relations Team, where you will play a pivotal role in improving and shaping the services in the Employee Relations function. You will drive excellence in the management of employee cases and lead your team to find solutions to people issues in partnership with managers and trade unions. You will provide expert support and guidance, manage a diverse caseload, and work with our HR Managers in developing and implementing innovative people strategies that enhance our organisational culture.
As a Senior HR Advisor, you will not only navigate complex employee relations matters but also foster a collaborative approach to people issues and be passionate about working in partnership with management and trade unions. Your ability to influence and negotiate with management and trade unions will be crucial in promoting a positive workplace culture.
Join us as we evolve our HR function and practices and embark on a journey of professional growth. If you are enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and ready to embrace the challenge of supporting our HR teams to work in different ways and embrace the CIPD professions map, we would love to hear from you!
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities
Permanent
Full time
37 hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based within Employee Relations within Kirklands Hospital - NHS Lanarkshire Board HQ.
NHS Lanarkshire HR Directorate has adopted a hybrid working model. There will still be the requirement to attend in-person meetings and training sessions at Kirklands Hospital and other sites across Lanarkshire as required.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Wendy Craw, HR Manager on wendy.craw@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Bradlay Lang, Recruitment Team Leader on bradlay.lang2@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
Are you a passionate HR professional ready to make a significant impact within the NHS? We are seeking a dynamic Senior HR Advisor to join our Employee Relations Team, where you will play a pivotal role in improving and shaping the services in the Employee Relations function. You will drive excellence in the management of employee cases and lead your team to find solutions to people issues in partnership with managers and trade unions. You will provide expert support and guidance, manage a diverse caseload, and work with our HR Managers in developing and implementing innovative people strategies that enhance our organisational culture.
As a Senior HR Advisor, you will not only navigate complex employee relations matters but also foster a collaborative approach to people issues and be passionate about working in partnership with management and trade unions. Your ability to influence and negotiate with management and trade unions will be crucial in promoting a positive workplace culture.
Join us as we evolve our HR function and practices and embark on a journey of professional growth. If you are enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and ready to embrace the challenge of supporting our HR teams to work in different ways and embrace the CIPD professions map, we would love to hear from you!
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert HR support and advice on a wide range of employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices.
- Manage your own caseload, handling complex employee relations cases from start to finish, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and grievances.
- Collaborate with HR Managers to develop and implement new strategies and initiatives that promote positive employee relations .
- Negotiate and influence outcomes to align HR practices with organisational goals and values.
- Deliver training and guidance to management teams on employee relations best practices, policies and processes.
- Foster a compassionate and supportive environment by addressing employee concerns and queries in a timely manner.
- Participate in HR projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement and workplace culture.
- Conduct regular reviews of employee relations practices to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with organisational objectives.
- Educated to degree level in Human Resources or a related field or equivalent experience
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
- Experience in an HR advisory role, focusing on employee relations
- Knowledge and application of the Ulrich Model in HR practices (desirable)
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills to effectively guide managers
- Excellent time management and flexibility to meet tight deadlines
- Proven ability to manage a varied caseload with attention to detail
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a people-first approach
- A proactive mindset with a keen interest in professional development
- Team-oriented with a collaborative spirit to work effectively with colleagues
- Car driver with access to a vehicle and a full, valid UK/EU/EEA drivers licence
- Demonstrate ongoing personal development in HR Management
- Significant experience in HR, including managing cases related to disciplinary, grievances, sickness, and organisational change, preferably within the NHS
- Experience in delivering work effectively and on time
- Experience with healthcare-specific HR initiatives (e.g., management of attendance, Workforce Investigation Process, including Once for Scotland NHS Policies
- Understanding of the unique challenges and dynamics within a healthcare environment
- Ability to navigate complex organisational structures and work with diverse staff
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience in building and maintaining working relationships with stakeholders
- Negotiating Skills
- IT literacy, including proficiency in HR systems
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Permanent
Full time
37 hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based within Employee Relations within Kirklands Hospital - NHS Lanarkshire Board HQ.
NHS Lanarkshire HR Directorate has adopted a hybrid working model. There will still be the requirement to attend in-person meetings and training sessions at Kirklands Hospital and other sites across Lanarkshire as required.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Wendy Craw, HR Manager on wendy.craw@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Bradlay Lang, Recruitment Team Leader on bradlay.lang2@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
- A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
- Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
- Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
- Occupational health services
- Employee counselling services
- Work-life Balance policies and procedures
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
