HR Advisor

To assist in the provision of a professional, comprehensive and pro-active HR advisory service to managers within the Trust by providing them with support, advice, coaching and attending meetings as appropriate. At the same time, working as part of a wider HR team to support delivery of team objectives and providing cross cover for colleagues as appropriate

Provide first line advice and support to managers and staff based on Trust terms and conditions, policies and procedures, including dealing with a wide range of HR queries in relation to management of attendance, flexible working, special leave etc. This includes advising managers on their interpretation and application, to maintain good employment practice and a positive approach to HR within a consistent framework. Support the administration of absence reviews in relation to the management of long term and short-term sickness absence cases.

This includes attendance at sickness absence review meetings to support managers in line with the Managing Attendance Policy including taking minutes when required. Support and advise managers in relation to flexible working requests when considering new requests or reviewing arrangements already in place, ensuring that Managers adhere to the policy and conduct a timely follow-up process. Provide administrative support to working groups and meetings as directed by the HR Managers.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.