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Job description

To achieve improved workforce efficiency and utilisation, it is vital that maximum staffing resources are available for work. The post-holder will therefore act as a dedicated HR resource on a day to day basis to specific Directorate(s) with the aim of ensuring that managers are equipped and supported to deal with both short-term, long term and unsustainable staff absenteeism appropriately, with sensitivity and in accordance with the Trust’s Procedure for the Management of Sickness Absence..

Responsibilities

• Work with the Senior HR Advisor aligned to the specific directorate(s) to assist in the development and implementation of directorate action plan(s) to reduce sickness absence levels.
• Proactively assist line managers, to manage episodes of long term sickness absence with the aim of ensuring that all appropriate action is taken in line with the Trusts Sickness Procedure to enable the individual member of staff to return to work at
• Provide reports to senior staff, on a monthly basis, detailing the management of sickness activity within the aligned directorate(s).

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• HNC/HND or equivalent/ higher qualification in an administrative related field plus one years experience in an HR role at Band 3 or above
• OR 4 GCSEs at Grade A-C including English Language and Maths or equivalent/ higher qualification plus 2 years experience in HR, one of which should be at Band 3 level or above
• OR 3 years experience in HR, one of which should be at Band 3 level or above 2. Experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel

Desirable Skills

• Experience of Attendance Management
• CIPD Qualification

Further Information

St Luke's Hosp-Hill Building.