People (HR) Manager

Job overview

An exciting permanent opportunity has arisen to join a fantastic team of People professionals,  currently based at Northumbria House (Cobalt Business Park) in the role of People (HR) Manager.   We are seeking a motivated, conscientious, and experienced People Professional to work within our fast-paced and supportive Operational People Team.

This roles is pivotal in supporting the provision of a high-quality People service that is focussed on supporting staff, colleagues and managers across the organisation to achieve outcomes in line with the vision and values of the Trust.

The successful post holder will be required to work at other sites within the Trust on a regular basis.  Blended/agile/hybrid and flexible working  are supported by the Trust.

Main duties of the job

You will manage the performance of a discrete section of the People Department, providing highly specialist advice, People and OD Consultancy services to the organisation.

To ensure the provision of an integrated, efficient and effective HR Management service to all staff and managers within designated directorates.  To develop the management capability of line managers, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to handle staff management responsibilities.

To contribute to the formulation, agreement and delivery of the Human Resources/Organisational Development Strategy and Action Plan by providing a high quality service to ensure the organisation meets a range of key performance indicators.

To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will act as a People (HR) Manager aligned to a designated area within the Trust.  You will assist your designated area in meeting their overall objectives and Business plans by providing timely and accurate information, advice and support to enable them to proactively manage:

• Employee relations •    Organisational Change •    Recruitment and retention of quality staff

The successful candidate will have an ability to communicate, negotiate and influence a range of managers and staff; have a pragmatic approach to deal with complex, difficult and emotional situations in order to advise on an appropriate course of action and an ability to organise their own workload to meet service needs and competing deadlines.

There are substantial development and training opportunities available within the Trust.