Human Resources & Employee Relations Manager

Job Summary Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve. We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues' lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high-quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups. Locala is a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process. Main duties of the job Human Resources and Employee Relations Manager Band 7: £46,148 - £52,809 37.5 hours per week Permanent We have an excellent opportunity for someone to come in and continue to shape and drive further improvements within a busy and rewarding HR/ER Department. This role is pivotal in supporting the delivery of our Attraction and Retention Strategy and action plan; therefore, being highly motivated, organised, innovative, and creative is paramount. Providing a high-quality, comprehensive and effective generalist operational HR service to Locala business units, you will help support Locala colleagues to achieve business objectives through effective people management and workforce strategies. You will be responsible for ensuring Locala policies and procedures are legally compliant and fit for purpose to enable managers to undertake workforce matters under their remit, whilst providing professional advice, support and guidance to managers and colleagues on employment and absence-related issues, ensuring consistency and transparency. Working within and managing a team of HR Advisors, you will ensure we deliver against What Good Looks Like and Best Practice, supporting our Values and our approach to being an Employer of Choice. You will also lead on several projects at any one time and manage the successful implementation of service improvements within the HR Services team, across the wider Workforce team and into the business. About Us If you can demonstrate the following, then we'd like to hear from you: Strong team development and management, not afraid to make difficult decisions yet also be prepared to push back and challenge. A great understanding of Employment Law to support complex HR cases, providing guidance, support, and coaching. Proven experience of working with Unions to ensure positive communications and outcomes. The ability to review and implement Policies and Procedures. A detailed understanding of absence management and support. The skill of juggling priorities, project management, adapting to change and removing ambiguity. Stakeholder relationship management, listening to feedback and confirming detailed action plans. Attention to detail in providing detailed management reports and papers, analysing trends, issues and coming up with plans to resolve. That you can work well under pressure, deal with the day-to-day challenges along with planning for the future. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to ensure deadlines are met. You must hold excellent communication skills with an exceptional track record of providing operational HR services and project management support. In return, we offer you the opportunity to work in a dynamic team committed to your professional development in a forward-thinking organisation and system. To find out more about Locala see our Thrive Strategy. For full details of the role please read the Job Description & Person Specification. Date posted : 02 January 2025 Pay scheme : Agenda for change Band : Band 7 Salary : Depending on experience Contract : Permanent Working pattern : Full-time Reference number : 2024-1586 Job locations : Dewsbury Health Centre, Wellington Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1HN Job Description Job responsibilities For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job description. Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy: Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible. Generous pension - We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%. Development opportunities - We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles. Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos. Responsibilities Job description Job responsibilities For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job description. Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy: Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible. Generous pension - We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%. Development opportunities - We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles. Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please refer to the attached person specification document. Desirable Please refer to the attached person specification document. Experience Essential Please refer to the attached person specification document. Desirable Please refer to the attached person specification document. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name : Locala Health and Wellbeing Address : Dewsbury Health Centre, Wellington Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1HN Employer's website :

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