HR Systems & Management Information officer

Alternative Futures Group is the North West’s largest Mental Health and Learning Disability charity. With a strong track record of over 25 years, we work locally in the community and through our Treatment and Recovery Centres to provide a wide range of innovative and bespoke care services. We have a vision to create a world where people control their lives. Here at AFG, we pride ourselves on helping the people we support to design, develop and ‘own’ the support they receive by planning this with them; we support people to make informed choices and increase their own independence; and we support people to maintain their own health, wellbeing and living environment. These principles are really important to us. As a ‘values based’ employer, the people that work for us genuinely care about the people they support, and we are seeking likeminded people to join our AFG family. If you are passionate about working in Health and Social Care and have a real desire to make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support then we would love to hear from you. At AFG we also recognise the contribution and value that our staff make. We would not be able to provide the life changing support that we do without people like you In return for your contribution we will support you throughout your career and we provide a wide range of employee benefits, career development and lifestyle support services to ensure that you too feel supported, fulfilled and valued from day one of your employment with us. Reports to: Head of HR & Payroll Responsible for: N/A Key relationships: HR Leadership Team / ICT Department Job Purpose: The job holder will support the HR Leadership Team to make the most efficient and effective use of our HR Systems and to make recommendations for continuous improvements. With a knowledge of effective HR Practice, the job holder will support any ICT development projects and develop a suite meaningful and informative Management Information and Analytical reports to support operational and strategic decision making. Key Accountabilities: With a knowledge of effective HR practice, the job holder will support the HR Leadership Team to make the most efficient use our HR Systems (HR, Payroll, Recruitment and Learning/ Performance Management) and to make recommendations for continuous improvement of our processes, workflows, system templates, reports and the way we hold and process our People Data. To act as an expert HR Systems User that will support the delivery of HR Systems Improvement Projects as led by the ICT Team. The job holder will work collaboratively with key partners within the ICT Team to help to translate HR requirements for the development / implementation of HR Systems. To assist the ICT Team as required during the configuration, development, testing and implementation of HR systems (notably our HR / Payroll / Recruitment / OD systems) To assist the broader HR Team on systems related issues, and to be our primary contact with the ICT Team when there is a need to escalate any issues To provide advice, guidance and training to members of the HR Team on the use of our HR Systems/Processes. This will include supporting our ambition to have ‘supported managers’ and to assist in the development/maintenance of appropriate guidance on key HR Processes. To develop and deliver a suite of regular Management Information reports on all aspects of People Management. Reports will be developed for a range of audiences including (but not limited to) Senior Leadership Teams, the Executive Team, Trustees and Regional HR Teams. To develop a schedule, and suite of reports to monitor compliance to legislative requirements, procedural agreements and the general management of our People data. To develop and deliver analytical reports as required that provide meaningful insights to drive change across HR and the business as a whole. This will include the analysis of trends or opportunities to make efficiencies or improvements in the organisation, and to ensure that we remain compliant in terms of how we process our data. This could include the provision of data to inform our annual Gender Pay Report, or an ad-hoc report that analyses Sickness Absence Trends in a specific area of our business. To develop a suite of reports to support Regional HR Teams in developing regional action plans for the management of their people (this could include data related to Absence Management, DBS Compliance, Performance Management etc). To undertake regular benchmarking activities with other similar organisations on all aspects of People Management. This will require an appreciation of effective People Management practice to identify ‘best practice’ and then translate this into proposed action plan/ recommendations for AFG To support colleagues to understand and interpret MI and Analytical reports to affect meaningful change. The job holder will also support colleagues to understand and put into action any developments made to processes or systems (i.e. following the introduction of new functionality in the HR system). To understand our People Data and to lead on the self-audit of the information we hold about our People and to ensure that we remain compliant to our internal processes and statutory requirements. Dimensions: The job holder will report to the Head of HR & Payroll, however will support the needs of the broader HR Leadership Team and relevant stakeholders The job holder has no direct reports Infection Control All employees are required to be familiar with and comply with infection prevention and control policies relevant to their area of work. Health & Safety You have a legal responsibility not to endanger yourself, your fellow employees and others by your individual acts or omissions. The post holder is required to comply with the requirements of any policy or procedure issued in respect of minimizing the risk of injury or disease. All accidents must be reported to your Manager and in line with the general philosophy of the organisation. Responsibilities common to all employees Demonstrating good judgment and sound decision making by reflecting an appropriate situational awareness, understanding of context and making informed choice when reaching decisions. Leading and promoting initiatives that support our organisational aim to be socially and environmentally responsible. Leading and supporting initiatives/projects that promote AFG as a digitally enabled organisation. Establishing, maintaining and developing professional working relationships with colleagues and external partners. Contributing generally to the development of quality services. Upholding the values, mission and vision of AFG at all times. Adhering to AFG policies and procedures and to operate within the law at all times. Demonstrating continuous professional development, encouraging others to do the same and to operate within the AFG performance management framework. Working with Corporate teams effectively to ensure the best outcome for the people supported. Complying with Equality and Diversity policy. Complying with Code of Conduct. Working flexibly in accordance with organisational need. Travelling within the operational and business area of AFG. Acting with integrity, transparency and openness at all times. This job description is a guideline and is in no way restrictive or definitive and non-contractual. It is subject to annual review with the post holder to meet the changing needs of Alternative Futures Group. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89790404