HR Advisor

The HR Adviser will work closely with management team, including senior management and all IGPF staff to deliver high-quality HR services. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, have a strong attention to detail, and be adept at problem-solving.

The post-holder will have superb customer service skills, administration skills and self-motivation.

The post holder will handle written and verbal queries always maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

1. Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with best practice and legal requirements
2. Provide guidance and support to line managers and employees on HR issues, including recruitment and selection, performance management and employee relations
3. Manage the end-to-end recruitment process and create and maintain accurate HR records, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, Supporting and assisting the development of a robust, high quality, fair and impartial recruitment service

Create accurate and compelling job descriptions and Job adverts to attract candidate

Managing the hiring process, checking Right to Work information and compliance documents.

Contacting applicants references and performing DBS checks.

Drawing up plans for future employment hiring procedures and goals

Build strong relationships at all levels to influence and engage candidates

Ensure the process of onboarding the employee is smooth and efficient.

Ensure the induction process for new employees is of high quality.

IT

Have a working knowledge of all office based software and hardware, including MS Teams.

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.

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.

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. IGPF runs two Islington GP practices on caretaking contracts; a third practice will be taken on within this financial quarter.