Sarah McKenna HR Recruitment Ltd
Interim HR Manager
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Sarah McKenna HR is working exclusively with Sunderland GP Alliance to find an experienced interim HR Manager to lead the function for six months, starting ideally in September or early October.
*Please only apply if you are available immediately and can commit to a 6 month FTC. *Please also note the experience required for this role before applying. *This is based in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear and is 3 days office based. *Remote working cannot be considered. *No relocation or Visa support offered
About Sunderland GP Alliance
Sunderland GP Alliance is a GP federation supporting practices across the city. Over the last 11 years it has grown to a team of around 240 people, including pharmacists, social prescribers, nurses and out of hours services. The organisation is looking to continue growing the services it offers.
The role
Reporting to the Chief Executive and leading an HR team of four, this is a hands-on role in a function that already works well. The job is to keep it running smoothly, guide and advise the team, and be involved in employee relations wherever needed, from day to day advice to complex cases.
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The HR Manager sits on the Senior Leadership Team, so presence and credibility at that level matter. There is likely to be organisational change over the coming months as the services grow, and TUPE will be central to that.
What is essential
This contract needs someone who has worked at this level before, can make a positive impact quickly and can clearly evidence their experience in the following:
- Experience of leading and developing an HR team.
- Proven success working as part of a senior leadership team, with the credibility to contribute and be heard.
- In depth knowledge of TUPE, including leading transfers end to end.
- Strong employee relations experience and a willingness to get involved in the day to day.
- MCIPD or equivalent.
- NHS, healthcare or public sector experience is helpful but not essential.
- A UK driving licence is needed as there is some travel between sites, and the role is subject to a DBS check.
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The person
Pragmatic and quick to get to the point and find solutions. Calm, collaborative and good at bringing people with them. Someone the team and the leadership team can rely on from the first week.
What is on offer
- 33 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible working
- The chance to make a visible difference in an organisation that is growing and doing important work for the city.
Interested?
For a confidential conversation, contact Sarah McKenna at Sarah McKenna HR
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