Job summary
The HR and OD Business Partner is a senior, autonomous practitioner and an integral part of the HR and OD team. The post holder will work closely with the Deputy Director of HR & OD, Head of HR and OD, HR Operations, Head of Leadership & Organisational Development, and the Recruitment Business Partner on providing HR and OD expertise to the senior leadership team.
Main duties of the job
This will include working alongside other key service and corporate functions (e.g. Operations, Finance, IT and Communications). The postholder will be expected to lead and support in all aspects pertaining to the workforce considerations of the service, including recruitment, on-boarding, managing change, Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment rights (TUPE) transfer and identifying and commissioning Organisational Development and training for members of the service.
The postholder is expected to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with all key stakeholders, working effectively with colleagues. The postholder will also be fundamental in championing and living the Trust's values and behaviours.
The HR and OD Business Partner inputs expert HR advice to the workforce strategy and business planning process for designated Functions/Directorates, providing professional, and customer focused advice and support to Associate Directors, managers and staff in the identification and management of workforce issues.
About us
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
- 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
- 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
- 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
- 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be accountable to the Director of HR & OD and be responsible to and report to the Head of HR & OD to support the delivery of an effective and efficient HR service for the Trust.
- The post holder will support the Director of HR and OD and the Deputy Director of HR, to develop and implement the Trusts Best People strategy, in line with legislation, Trust and national priorities and initiatives, and modern HR practice. This includes the local implementation of the NHS People Plan and People Promise requirements.
- Whilst this role will offer support to the senior leadership team and the Deputy Director of HR and the post holder to work on their own initiative, managing their own day to day workload.
- The post holder will operate within HR policies and procedures, escalating more complex matters to the Head of HR and OD and the Deputy Director of HR.
- The post holder will support the delivery of the Trust People Strategy and report on specific HR issues as requested including Workforce evaluation and project work.
- The post holder will work in a manner consistent with the NHS Management Code of Conduct and the CIPD Code of Professional Conduct.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be accountable to the Director of HR & OD and be responsible to and report to the Head of HR & OD to support the delivery of an effective and efficient HR service for the Trust.
- The post holder will support the Director of HR and OD and the Deputy Director of HR, to develop and implement the Trusts Best People strategy, in line with legislation, Trust and national priorities and initiatives, and modern HR practice. This includes the local implementation of the NHS People Plan and People Promise requirements.
- Whilst this role will offer support to the senior leadership team and the Deputy Director of HR and the post holder to work on their own initiative, managing their own day to day workload.
- The post holder will operate within HR policies and procedures, escalating more complex matters to the Head of HR and OD and the Deputy Director of HR.
- The post holder will support the delivery of the Trust People Strategy and report on specific HR issues as requested including Workforce evaluation and project work.
- The post holder will work in a manner consistent with the NHS Management Code of Conduct and the CIPD Code of Professional Conduct.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of one or more HR topics acquired through degree and professional HR qualification plus additional training or equivalent experience to Master's level or equivalent
- Current membership of CIPD - MCIPD
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Current membership of CIPD - FCIPD
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting with complex organisational change and programme delivery
- Proven record of operational and strategic HR/OD achievement at a senior level
- Experience and knowledge of the current HR/OD agenda in the NHS and how this supports service provision, performance and improvement
- Experience of facilitating multi-professional groups and team working
- Demonstrate commitment to, and enthusiasm for facilitating change, cultural and behavioural change, service improvement and team/individual development
- Experience of being able to balance competing priorities and meet personal and Trust targets within a fluctuating and demanding workload
- Experience of coaching managers on change programmes
- Experience of managing TUPE transfers
Desirable
- Previous management experience, demonstrating an ability to provide direction, enable others to perform
- Experience of working in a unionised environment
- Proven NHS/Public sector experience and knowledge
Personal Skills Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, demonstrating an ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to prioritise own work and the work of other managers in the service
- Ability to work operationally and think and plan tactically and creatively and to prioritise work programmes in the face of competing demands
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing needs
- Demonstrates attention to detail and risk management expertise
- Advanced analytical and judgment skills which require management of complex facts and problems
- High standard of verbal and written communications skills/able to generate own correspondence and reports, and ability to communicate with a wide range of people
- Ability to present complex data/information in a clear and meaningful way, presenting to a wide range of stakeholders
- Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically, and creatively and to prioritise work programmes in the face of competing demands
- Commitment to equal opportunities, inclusion and role model the Trust's values and behaviours
Desirable
- Proven NHS/Public sector experience and knowledge
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of one or more HR topics acquired through degree and professional HR qualification plus additional training or equivalent experience to Master's level or equivalent
- Current membership of CIPD - MCIPD
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Current membership of CIPD - FCIPD
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting with complex organisational change and programme delivery
- Proven record of operational and strategic HR/OD achievement at a senior level
- Experience and knowledge of the current HR/OD agenda in the NHS and how this supports service provision, performance and improvement
- Experience of facilitating multi-professional groups and team working
- Demonstrate commitment to, and enthusiasm for facilitating change, cultural and behavioural change, service improvement and team/individual development
- Experience of being able to balance competing priorities and meet personal and Trust targets within a fluctuating and demanding workload
- Experience of coaching managers on change programmes
- Experience of managing TUPE transfers
Desirable
- Previous management experience, demonstrating an ability to provide direction, enable others to perform
- Experience of working in a unionised environment
- Proven NHS/Public sector experience and knowledge
Personal Skills Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, demonstrating an ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to prioritise own work and the work of other managers in the service
- Ability to work operationally and think and plan tactically and creatively and to prioritise work programmes in the face of competing demands
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing needs
- Demonstrates attention to detail and risk management expertise
- Advanced analytical and judgment skills which require management of complex facts and problems
- High standard of verbal and written communications skills/able to generate own correspondence and reports, and ability to communicate with a wide range of people
- Ability to present complex data/information in a clear and meaningful way, presenting to a wide range of stakeholders
- Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically, and creatively and to prioritise work programmes in the face of competing demands
- Commitment to equal opportunities, inclusion and role model the Trust's values and behaviours
Desirable
- Proven NHS/Public sector experience and knowledge
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
