Job overview
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The HR Business Partnering team are looking to appoint an Assistant HR Operations Manager, supporting the Family and Community Care Group. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to be part of the HR Operations team.
We are looking for someone who has operational experience working within HR, is a confident communicator with strong influencing/negotiating skills alongside a proactive approach with an emphasis on problem solving skills. Most importantly we are looking for someone who is passionate about what they do. In return you will be given the opportunity to develop and grow as a HR professional within a compassionate and inclusive team.
The is an agile role which will include home working and working across Trust sites.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the HR Operations of their nominated divisions as directed by the HR Operations Manager /Senior HR Business Partner. The post holder will provide HR advice, support and information on a range of operational HR issues, escalating complex issues where necessary and will work autonomously to prioritise work to deadlines when managing their own caseload as delegated by the HR Operations Manager.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification which provides full details of the duties/responsibilities for this role.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Able to travel between trust sites
Experience
Essential
- • Operational HR experience.
- • Experience of working with Trade Unions
- • Experience of analysing workforce information
- • Experience of advising managers and building strong working relationships
Desirable
- • Experience in the NHS or public sector organisation
- • Experience in supporting workforce change programmes
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a degree level/ or equivalent relevant work experience
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or working towards level 5 qualification.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Level 7 CIPD Qualification.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Effective influencer
- Well organised and ability to work under pressure and to deadline.
- Sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
- Competent user of MS office packages
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of employment
- Effective Coach and mediator
- Demonstrates an understanding of the external strategic environment
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This advert is for Assistant HR Operations Manager with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Blackburn, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term 12 Months). The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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