Human Resources Advisor & Project Officer (Internal Applicants Only)NHS

Job summary

**Internal Applicants Only**

This is an internal secondment for 18 months and applicants must have permission from their line manager before applying.

The postholder is responsible for supporting the successful implementation and ongoing development of the Trust's People Portal, while also delivering a professional and proactive HR advisory service. The role is primarily focused on driving workforce transformation through the introduction of digital people processes that improve efficiency, data quality, user experience and workforce management across the Trust.

The post requires strong organisational, analytical and relationship management skills, with the ability to balance the delivery of a significant workforce transformation programme alongside operational HR priorities.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with HR, Payroll, Workforce Information, Digital and operational colleagues, the post holder will coordinate and support key project activities including process review, system configuration and testing, workforce data validation, user training, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement initiatives. The role will act as a key point of contact for managers and staff throughout the implementation and optimisation of the People Portal.

In addition to project responsibilities, the post holder will provide day-to-day HR advice and support on a range of employment matters, helping managers to address workforce issues in line with employment legislation, NHS terms and conditions, and Trust policies. They will contribute to employee relations case work and organisational change initiatives, ensuring solutions are practical, people focused and aligned to organisational objectives.

Job description

• Support the implementation and development of the Trust's People Portal, including workforce data migration, system testing, process redesign, reporting and user adoption activities.
• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on a range of workforce matters, ensuring compliance with Trust policies, employment legislation and NHS terms and conditions.
• Manage a caseload of routine employee relations matters, including attendance, capability, conduct, disciplinary and grievance issues, escalating complex cases as appropriate.
• Produce, validate and analyse workforce information and reports, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of employee data across workforce systems.
• Develop training materials, user guidance and support resources, delivering training and system support to HR colleagues, managers and staff.
• Build effective relationships with key stakeholders across the Trust, supporting workforce initiatives, organisational change, policy development and continuous improvement activities.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities of this role, please see the job description and person specification attached.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.