HR & OD Advisor inHereford inHereford PUBLISHED THU 10 OCT 2024

HR & OD Advisor

Full time, Permanent

Are you passionate about developing people and driving organisational improvement? Join our team as an HR OD Advisor and make a difference!

As an HR OD Advisor, youll play a crucial role in supporting Herefordshire General Practices mission to enhance employee engagement, hr service improvement, and ensure HR operational excellence across our workforce.

Were looking for an experienced HR professional with expertise in Employee Relations, HRIS management, and Organisational Development, who is ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in healthcare.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Be part of a team that directly contributes to the quality of patient care by enhancing the efficiency and well-being of our workforce.
• Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including training and continuous learning.
• Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative team that values innovation, inclusivity, and employee well-being.

Generous employee benefits, including:

• Access to a generous NHS pension scheme with 20.68% employer contribution.
• 33 to 38 days annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays, depending on service (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Access to an extensive Employee Benefits Programme (Vivup) offering:

• 24/7 access to counselling services
• Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes
• Access to a wide range of discounts from national retailer

Employee Relations:

Advise and support managers on employee relations cases, including absence / performance management, conflict resolution, and conducting investigations, ensuring compliance with employment laws and internal policies.

HRIS and Employee Records Management:

• Maintain and enhance our HRIS, ensuring accurate and confidential employee records.
• Develop expertise in managing our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and produce regular HR KPI reports to support performance tracking.

HR Policies:

• Ensure all HR policies are up-to-date, compliant with UK employment law and NHS regulations, and assist in implementing new policies.

Recruitment and Selection:

• Oversee recruitment processes and ensure safer recruitment practices are followed, especially for roles involving patient care.
• Support managers in preparing job descriptions, salary benchmarking, and onboarding processes.

Employee Engagement & Wellbeing:

• Lead employee engagement initiatives, promote health and wellbeing, and manage our Employee Benefits Platform (Vivup).

Training & Development and:

Organisational Development and Change Management will also be a key part to this role. Detailed within the JD/PS.

About us

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Relations:

• Advise and support managers on employee relations cases, including absence / performance management, conflict resolution, and conducting investigations, ensuring compliance with employment laws and internal policies.

HRIS and Employee Records Management:

• Maintain and enhance our HRIS, ensuring accurate and confidential employee records.
• Develop expertise in managing our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and produce regular HR KPI reports to support performance tracking.

Organisational Development and Change Management:

• Collaborate with Senior Management to drive continuous service improvement, including change management initiatives and TUPE processes, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Training & Development:

• Assist in workforce planning and developing strategies for continuous professional development (CPD).
• Deliver training sessions and workshops on key HR topics, facilitating team briefings, and supporting development training plans.

HR Policies:

• Ensure all HR policies are up-to-date, compliant with UK employment law and NHS regulations, and assist in implementing new policies.

Recruitment and Selection:

• Oversee recruitment processes and ensure safer recruitment practices are followed, especially for roles involving patient care.
• Support managers in preparing job descriptions, salary benchmarking, and onboarding processes.

Employee Engagement & Wellbeing:

• Lead employee engagement initiatives, promote health and wellbeing, and manage our Employee Benefits Platform (Vivup).

About You:

• Experience: Proven experience in HR with a strong understanding of employee relations, HRIS, and organisational development.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with all levels of staff. Strong analytical skills with experience in producing HR KPI reports and dashboards.
• Knowledge: Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and best practices in HR, particularly within healthcare or public sector environments.
• Values: Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, with a genuine interest in enhancing employee experience and driving positive organisational change.