HR Advisor

**JOB TITLE**: HR Adviser REPORTS TO: HR Manager LENGTH: Permanent contract HOURS: 37.5 hours per week LOCATION: Site based at Unit 16/18, 8 Hornsey St, London N7 8EG SALARY: £33,000- £37,000 per annum based on experience About Islington GP Federation Islington GP Federation (IGPF) is a growing organisation representing 31 practices; we have established ourselves as a leader in new ways of working, including running Islingtons extended access primary care services (I: HUB) as well as supporting the Islington Primary Care Networks (PCNs). Our current range of services include the Extended Access Service, I: HUB, Community Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Integrated Community Gynaecology, practice-based pharmacists and a range of practice support mechanisms. IGPF works very closely with a range of partners including the regional commissioning group, NHS England, Healthy London Partnership, Public Health, local hospitals such as UCLH, Whittington Health and the London Borough of Islington. IGPF is the host organisation for the Primary Care Network (PCN) workforce and the Islington Training Hub, and has been working for over two years to create training and development programmes that meet the needs of staff working in primary and community care settings.

The post holder will handle written and verbal queries always maintaining confidentiality. Responsibilities may include but not be limited to: Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with best practice and legal requirements provide guidance and support to line managers and employees on HR issues, including recruitment and selection, performance management and employee relations manage the end-to-end recruitment process and create and maintain accurate HR records, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations The post holder will have good experience in HR administration, proficient in I.T skills and be able to deal with a variety of responsibilities, work well under pressure, be able to use their own initiative and keep calm in tense situations. The post holder will be approachable, fair, have good multi-tasking skills and be able to attend training sessions if needed. With support, they will also be responsible for delivering training sessions for managers and employees on HR processes and policies.

Be fully proficient in HR and Mandatory training software solutions implemented at IGPF. Administration: Maintaining an up-to-date HR database, ensuring accurate employee information is captured and subsequently updated. Computer / data entry and session allocation with particular attention to rota software. Undertaking a wide range of administrative duties which include ensuring all information is managed correctly, filed and followed up accordingly.

Supporting IGPF services in achieving full compliance in line with NHS and CQC requirements. Absence Management: Monitor and maintain thorough, up-to-date records of employee absences. Communicate with employees about absence management and procedures. Employee Relation (ER) cases: Providing advice and guidance on employee relations issues.

Provide guidance and support to new mothers regarding their maternity pay & annual leave entitlements. Policy: Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. Provide counselling on policies procedures. Ensure all staff across IGPF have access to existing and updated HR policies and procedures.

**Training**: Support in conducting training and development programs to improve the skills and performance of employees. Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems. Developing training and development programs. Generic Responsibilities: All staff at IGPF have a duty to conform to the following: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: A good attitude and positive action towards Equality, Diversity & Inclusion creates and environment where all individuals are able to achieve their full potential.

Staff have a responsibility to ensure that you treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect Confidentiality: In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to IGPF as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Federation may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Federation policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

**Health & Safety**: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Federations Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal securi