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Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen within the People Directorate for a People Systems and Compliance Manager offering strategic support and expert guidance to our systems teams looking after ESR, Payroll, Trust Bank (NHS Professionals), Workforce Planning and Recruitment. You will also take a lead on compliance ensuring risks are identified and escalated as necessary.You will be passionate about improving processes and procedures and ensuring adherence to frameworks and regulations. You will have experience of managing workforce systems such as Payroll and ESR. You will also ideally have been involved in the job evaluation process as well as workforce planning.This is full time post, but we would consider applicants looking for part time (minimum of 30 hours per week).Please note the Trust will not provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status.Main duties of the jobThe People Systems and Compliance Manager will oversee the workforce systems and compliance across the Trust, providing strategic and operational support. They will ensure compliance with employment laws, promote best practices, support workforce planning and support the continuous improvement our processes and procedures.Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team this hands-on role requires a proactive individual who can form positive working relationships internally and externally. You will have experience of working with workforce data, measuring against KPIs and managing systems and contracts.This role is ideal for an experienced individual or an individual looking to take the next step. Experience in payroll and ESR would be preferred including contract management and adherence to KPIs.Join our team, we pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We will provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-term career as well as flexibility, continual professional development as well as a wide range of wellbeing and support.If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, get in touch with Recruiting Manager which can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.About usAt Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.What we offer;27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long serviceGenerous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hoursFlexible and agile working opportunitiesGreat maternity, paternity, and adoption supportWide range of supportive staff networksHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our website.We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.Date posted29 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary62,215 to 72,293 a year pro rata for part timeContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberC9798-1359Job locations2 Kings CourtCharles Hastings WayWorcesterWorcestershireWR5 1JRJob description Job responsibilitiesFor full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.Job description Job responsibilitiesFor full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.Person Specification Additional criteria EssentialYou understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.Knowledge EssentialExtensive knowledge of people systems including ESRAbility to prepare and explain reports which highlight hotspot areas for targeting.Ability to evaluate, develop and implement systems and procedures.Experience EssentialEvidence of effective partnership working with external organisationsSignificant proven experience in workforce systems and compliance.Experience of data manipulation and exception reporting.Experience of workforce planning methodologies.Experience of setting and monitoring key performance indicators and HR metrics.Job Evaluation and JERG Training and ExperienceExperience of contract and risk management.Experience of managing teams.Experience of delivering systems related service improvement projects.DesirableSuccessful track record of implementing change at a senior level in a service redesignSkills and abilities EssentialAbility to manage the communication of complex information in both verbal and written formatProven success in collaborative workingDesirableProven project management experienceQualifications EssentialDegree plus masters level qualification or equivalent specialist experience working at a senior level in People Systems & Services.Evidence of continued professional development.CIPD qualified or willing to work towards.I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.Person Specification Additional criteria EssentialYou understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.Knowledge EssentialExtensive knowledge of people systems including ESRAbility to prepare and explain reports which highlight hotspot areas for targeting.Ability to evaluate, develop and implement systems and procedures.Experience EssentialEvidence of effective partnership working with external organisationsSignificant proven experience in workforce systems and compliance.Experience of data manipulation and exception reporting.Experience of workforce planning methodologies.Experience of setting and monitoring key performance indicators and HR metrics.Job Evaluation and JERG Training and ExperienceExperience of contract and risk management.Experience of managing teams.Experience of delivering systems related service improvement projects.DesirableSuccessful track record of implementing change at a senior level in a service redesignSkills and abilities EssentialAbility to manage the communication of complex information in both verbal and written formatProven success in collaborative workingDesirableProven project management experienceQualifications EssentialDegree plus masters level qualification or equivalent specialist experience working at a senior level in People Systems & Services.Evidence of continued professional development.CIPD qualified or willing to work towards.I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.Employer details Employer nameHerefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS TrustAddress2 Kings CourtCharles Hastings WayWorcesterWorcestershireWR5 1JREmployer's websitehttps://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)Employer details Employer nameHerefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS TrustAddress2 Kings CourtCharles Hastings WayWorcesterWorcestershireWR5 1JREmployer's websitehttps://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr