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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    People, HR & Administration
  • Oxford

AI generated summary

  • You should foster strong employee relations, advise on HR issues, assist with various casework, support managers with updates, and aid in organizational change with senior HR guidance.
  • You will advise managers on HR issues, support employee relations, handle casework, provide updates, and assist with organizational change initiatives.

Requirements

  • Promote a good employee relations climate, acting as a point of contact with Trade Union Representatives in appropriate instances.
  • Provide professional guidance and support to managers on appropriate HR issues including sickness management, redeployment and formal casework including grievance, capability and disciplinary cases escalating when necessary.
  • Advising managers and staff on a range of HR issues including flexible working requests, various types of leave, employment breaks and the application of the probationary policy.
  • Provide managers with regular updates, advice and information on a range of HR issues.
  • Supports organisational change programmes with guidance from a senior HR team member.

Responsibilities

  • Promote a good employee relations climate, acting as a point of contact with Trade Union Representatives in appropriate instances.
  • Provide professional guidance and support to managers on appropriate HR issues including sickness management, redeployment and formal casework including grievance, capability and disciplinary cases escalating when necessary.
  • Advising managers and staff on a range of HR issues including flexible working requests, various types of leave, employment breaks and the application of the probationary policy.
  • Provide managers with regular updates, advice and information on a range of HR issues.
  • Supports organisational change programmes with guidance from a senior HR team member.

FAQs

What is the duration of the contract for the HR Advisor position?

The HR Advisor position is a fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity for 12 months.

Where is the HR Advisor role based?

The HR Advisor role is based in Littlemore, Oxford, with hybrid working that includes working from home, at the team base, and across services.

What are the primary responsibilities of the HR Advisor?

The primary responsibilities include providing expert HR advice on absence and performance management, employee relations casework, and supporting managers and staff on various HR issues.

What types of HR issues will the HR Advisor be handling?

The HR Advisor will handle issues related to sickness management, redeployment, grievance, capability and disciplinary cases, flexible working requests, and various types of leave.

Is there an opportunity for career progression in this role?

Yes, there are excellent opportunities for career progression within the Trust.

What kind of support do employees receive regarding their well-being?

Employees have access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, and a range of benefits designed to support career and well-being.

How much annual leave does the HR Advisor get?

The HR Advisor receives 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, which increases to 33 days with continuous service.

Who can I contact for more information about the HR Advisor position?

You can contact Julie Timbrell, HR Consultant, at julie.timbrell@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or by phone at 07825273995 for further details or informal visits.

Are there any specific values that candidates should resonate with for this position?

Yes, candidates should align with the Trust's values of "Caring, safe and excellent."

Is prior experience in HR required for this role?

While experience in HR is beneficial, the Trust is also open to employing candidates with the aptitude and motivation to succeed, even if they do not meet all the requirements.

Providing mental and community health services to a population of 2.5 million people across Bucks, Oxon, Wilts and BaNES

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible. As a leading teaching, training and research trust, we have close links to Oxford and Oxford Brookes universities. We are part of the Oxford Academic Health Science Centre, working closely with our university colleagues to translate their findings into clinical care as quickly as possible, enabling people using our services to benefit from the latest advances in healthcare. In Oxfordshire we are the main provider of community health services and deliver these in a range of community and inpatient settings, including eight community hospitals. Our mental health teams provide a range of specialist healthcare in the community and from inpatient settings across the geographic areas of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Swindon, Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES). We also provide a range of specialised health services that include forensic mental health and eating disorder services across a wider geographic area including support for patients in Berkshire and from Wales.