To provide HR advice, support and information on a range of operational HR issues, e.g. recruitment, employee relations, workforce planning to line managers & employees (around 200+ people) within the Federation and across the multiple GP practices. To be point of contact for Docaster East PCN. To be part of a HR team but the successful candidate will be situated in Doncaster East GP practices.
The detailed main duties of this advert can be found in the job description and person specification attached.
Connnnect Healthcare Rotherham Community Interest Company (CIC) is a federation of 28 GP practices in Rotherham. The organisation is led by a Board of representatives from general practice in the Borough, with executive leadership from a Medical Director on a part-time basis.
The organisation currently delivers extended access primary care services in Rotherham and a Physio First service in partnership with the local acute and community trust, the largest of its kind currently operating. In addition, the organisation is supporting the development of primary care networks and manages delivery of training and development to large cohorts of the general practice workforce.
Our Vision
We are a GP-led organisation and aim to provide services for direct patient care and to support GP practices. We will be a patient-centred, working collaboratively across general practice and with partners to provide high-quality services, positive working experiences for our staff, and to secure the sustainability of general practice in Rotherham
HR Operations
Provide day-to-day management of the HR function, continuously developing and refining HR administration, systems, and processes.
Contribute to the delivery of the HR strategy through targeted project work and organisational initiatives.
Assist in coaching and guide managers through the full employee lifecycle, ensuring the Federation’s culture and values are embedded in all HR practices.
Employee Relations & Advice
Act as the primary point of contact for the Federation HR Advice Service, providing Practice Managers with timely, expert guidance on complex HR queries.
Provide expertise to Service Managers and senior leadership on disciplinary and grievance issues, taking full ownership of a diverse HR caseload.
Lead internal investigations as a designated Investigation Officer, ensuring all proceedings adhere strictly to ACAS standards.
Manage and process flexible working requests in accordance with legislative requirements and ACAS best practices.
Compliance & Employee Lifecycle
Take responsibility for visa applications and sponsorships, maintaining rigorous monitoring systems and escalating potential issues immediately.
Oversee and assist with the onboarding process to ensure all new hires are integrated effectively and in compliance with Federation policies.
Conduct maternity risk assessments and develop support plans to ensure the well-being of expectant and new parents.
Engagement & Development
Lead the creation, delivery, and analysis of the annual Staff Survey to drive continuous improvement in employee engagement.
Proactively develop the HR advice service, delivering regular HR legislative updates and best-practice briefings to member practices.
Data & Digital Transformation
Utilise HR Information Systems (HRX) to analyse key metrics such as turnover rates, absence trends, and time-to-hire providing actionable insights to the Senior Management Team.
Wellbeing & Mental Health
Manage referrals to Occupational Health and lead on the implementation of 'return to work' plans for complex or long-term sickness cases.
Act as mental Health first aider
Lead or support the delivery of a wellbeing calendar, promoting mental health awareness and signposting staff to wellbeing initiatives.
