HR Manager
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Darlington, DL3 6HX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9439-2526-1303 |
Summary
Working knowledge of current employment legislation and experience of proactively resolving complex employee relations queries. You will possess excellent negotiating, influencing and communication and IT skills. Experience of analysing workforce data, together the ability to interpret local intelligence, employee feedback and workforce trends / hotspots. Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering strategic improvement plan encompassing best practice and the latest innovation in people practices. There will be opportunities to support corporate HR projects, acquire improvement methodology knowledge and experience, and to develop and deliver training sessions. To act as the primary customer interface with Care Groups, Corporate services and Subsidiary Organisations representing the Workforce & OD portfolio. Provide expert workforce advice supporting the provision of value for money services. Building an in depth understanding of the services provided by CDDFT Take ownership of Workforce & OD actions / responsibilities to effectively support Care Groups, Corporate Services and Subsidiary Organisations to support resolution of employee relations matters. Acting on feedback as part of our continuous learning culutre. Oversight of timely employee relations caseload, escalate as necessary to ensure timely suport and intervetions. To contribute to the development and delivery of Workforce & OD Directorate and Care Group/Corporate Service plans and programmes as identified within key objectives. To take lead responsibility on an identified area of HR including the provision of highly specialist advice, analysis of complex HR decisions, interpretation of HR policies and strategies, provide consultancy services, plan and organise complex activities and programmes including change management activities. Provide specialist advice to managers on highly complex and highly sensitive Human Resources related issues such as resolutions/grievances, harassment, disciplinary, Maintaining High Professional Standards (MHPS), appeals, capability/performance management, management of change, termination of employment, health and well-being concerns, TUPE transfers and redundancies. Ensure that relevant HR issues such as sickness absence, capability/performance etc are managed in an appropriate and timely manner ensuring our people are at the fore-front of all we do. Analysis and monitoring of workforce statistics for designated Care Group, Corporate Services and Subsidiary Organisations to identify areas where improvements could be made and work with the aligned area Managers to address issues. Produce, analyse and monitor statistical information in relation to HR Team activity including performance against KPIs, themes/trends and lessons learned on a regular basis. Presentation of reports including statistical information and appropriate narrative to Senior Management Team and across the Trust on a regular basis. Provide specialist advice to managers in respect of reasonable course of action in dealing with employment matters guided by broad employment legislation or external reference points (e.g. personal update in current case law). Ensure disciplinary, resolution/grievance matters and appeals are heard fairly and in accordance with Trust Policy and current employment legislation requirements and provide direction regarding appropriate outcomes in disciplinary matters. Provide guidance to managers regarding terms and conditions as applicable to all employees (both medical and non-medical), people centric employment practices and employment law. Provide guidance and support to staff as required in a range of employment matters, many of which are highly sensitive. Provide evidence and preparation for Employment Tribunals. In the absence of the Head of WF&OD communicate effectively with Court and and legal representatives for all parties on behalf of the Trust. Contribute towards the development and implementation of employment policies and procedures to reflect best practice and employment legislation. To lead in specific identified project areas as appropriate. Participate in the development and implementation of any Directorate strategies and contribute to the achievement of National and Trust WF&OD and Human Resource initiatives as they arise. Undertake workforce planning initiatives to pro-actively analyse areas and issues of concern and recommend actions as appropriate Develop thorough understanding of business plans and people issues to ensure that their workforce requirements are identified and workforce support are planned and delivered on a timely basis. Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Directors, Senior Managers and work in partnership with local and full time Trade Union representatives. Co-ordinate appropriate involvement of other agencies where required (e.g. ACAS, Trade Unions, and Professional Registration bodies). Direct line management, development and direction of HR staff including absence management in accordance with Trust policy, recruitment and selection of staff, resolution/grievances and disciplinary issues. Allocation of work and authorised signatory for approval of travel expenses. To ensure the Trust is legally compliant with current legislation related to Equality and Diversity and promote best practice. Give advice and guidance on job evaluation and participate in the evaluation of job roles in accordance with national and locally agreed procedures. Design and deliver specilist training as required Provide cover for colleagues across the Trust as necessary and at the demands of the service. To keep updated in all issues/areas of knowledge relevant to the post. The team has embraced agile working including working from home, however have an office based at Darlington Memorial Hospital. Travel is required across all Trust sites.