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 to start in that window.
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.
The HR Manager sits on the Senior Leadership Team, so presence and credibility at that level is required.
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 and can make a positive impact quickly. Specifically:
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 stuck in.
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.
The person
Pragmatic and quick to get to the point. 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 and the chance to make a visible difference in an organisation that is growing and doing important work for the city.
For a confidential conversation, contact Sarah McKenna
