HR Advisor

Operational Responsibilities HR

Supporting first line management and employee enquiries quickly and competently. Dealing with general queries from managers and staff on terms and conditions of service, this will include interpreting and advising on employment legislation and organisational policies and procedures. Advertise roles, assist with interviews and complete the onboarding for new and existing research employees Assisting with reviewing and updating job descriptions Advising managers on recruitment and selection strategies Assisting with training hiring managers on candidate interview evaluation techniques Assisting with and developing recruitment campaigns Coordinating the appointment process for successful applicants Assisting with monitoring key recruitment turnover and retention rates Negotiating terms and conditions of employment with staff in conjunction with managers Providing advice and involved in work reviews and change processes Using HR information systems to access, input and compile data Identifying development needs within the HR team and wider teams Suggesting HR solutions to improve day-to-day operations Assisting the HR Manager with sickness reporting Managing employee relationships, responding to any queries or problems that they have and managing expectations Researching and recommending performance evaluation methods (e.g. employee appraisal systems) Assisting with monitoring, reviewing and updating HR policies and ensuring these are in line with current legislation Ensuring all employee appraisals are up-to-date and advising managers if overdue Assist the HR manager with coaching and supporting managers through formal sickness, grievance, performance capability management processes and disciplinary investigations by providing HR advice and attending meetings as appropriate. Such cases may be sensitive or contentious and the post holder will require influencing and persuasion skills to overcome resistance from employees and managers. Inputting data into external sources as required by our GP contract Assisting with HR projects and initiatives Ensuring HR activities are compliant with GDPR Assisting with and arranging and delivering training on HR applications/policies and procedures Contribute to a staff newsletter To work closely with the research team to support employee relations and day-to-day HR enquiries Attend research governance meetings Understand research safety reporting through NIHR learning (training will be provided)

Other

To work with the colleagues to ensure smooth running of the management office. Open and distribute management team post (where appropriate) Answer telephone calls and respond to directly or pass messages to other members of the team. To assist managers to ensure practice policies and protocols are updated and upheld Respond to all queries for assistance from doctors, clinical and practice staff and patients in an efficient manner. To undertake specific assigned tasks, project support, or development / change work which may arise from time to time. To take responsibility for own personal continuous professional development ensuring up to date skills and competencies Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post.

General Responsibilities

Any other duties commensurate to the grade and as requested by the Business Manager/Partners To carry out all duties in a professional and confidential manner and adhere to all Adam Practice protocols, policies and guidelines at all times To assist where possible in ensuring management team objectives are met Actively take part in mandatory and internalexternal training as requested Adhere to and follow all policies and protocols as listed in the Staff Handbook and contract, and demonstrate behaviour in line with the Adam Practice values as outlined in the Person Specification Follow all Practice Health and Safety guidelines and policies and inform the H&S lead of any infringements