Job overview
We are looking for a HR Manager to join a great team dedicated to improving workplace experience for all and to implementing our Improvement Plan. The post holder will form part of the HR Advisory Team as well as being an integral part of the management team within the service they support. Reporting to the Head of HR, and with the support of the wider HR & OD Team, the role is responsible for the delivery a high quality, customer focused and professional HR service that seeks to drive forward continuous improvement with performance against all workforce key performance indicators, and to ultimately improve the services we provide to our community. We are a busy team with lots going on and with many improvement and people related plans for the future so come and join us and be part of the journey.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job include:
- Management of employee relations with a strong focus on organisational learning and restorative practise
- Acting as a valued HR advisor and advocate for change, working with services to drive forward improvements
- Driving forward employment policy development so we continue to be an outstanding place to work
- Design and delivery of line manager skills training, in order to develop line manager capability
- Undertaking all duties with a strong commitment to staff engagement and partnership working
- Line management responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discount
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- • Broad and comprehensive generalist HR knowledge base that includes experience of managing complex cases
- Experience of working in a HR role. Experience of working without direct supervision. Awareness of HR policies and procedures, HR best practice, employment legislation and equal opportunities issues.
- NHS Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Significant absence management experience Experience of managing a team
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This advert is for HR Manager with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Prestwich Hospital Harrop House. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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