Job summary
We are seeking an expert HR professional to join our outstanding People and Organisational Development Team.
As an HR Business Partner you will be working as an integral part of the senior management team within the East and North Strategic Business Unit.
In addition to the Business Partner aspect of the role, you will also lead on interesting and varied HR project streams to improve staff experience and ultimately service user care.
Reporting to the Head of Human Resources Business Partnering you will need to be a strategic thinker and be able to deliver against exciting and ambitious business and workforce plans. You will have excellent technical HR knowledge and have experience of working in a large, complex, unionised organisation applying a HR business partner approach.
NHS experience is desirable, but more importantly you will be able to demonstrate how you build effective relationships to deliver successful outcomes. You will have a proven record of consistently delivering strong, positive performance against objectives that provide value added outputs, while also demonstrating positive behaviours consistent with the values of the organisation.
Car driver essential, or access to a car (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving).
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an expert HR professional to join our outstanding People and Organisational Development Team.
As an HR Business Partner you will be working as an integral part of the senior management team within the Planned Services Business Unit.
In addition to the Business Partner aspect of the role, you will also lead on interesting and varied HR project streams to improve staff experience and ultimately service user care.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an outstanding organisation with ambitions to match. We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission, and our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.
Our family of over 3500 members of staff provide health and social care for over 400,000 people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. We also deliver a range of nationally commissioned specialist services including Tier 4 services for children and young people, perinatal services, plus medium and low secure learning disabilities services.
The care we provide makes a fantastic difference to the lives of our service users, their families and carers - everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Our Trust values are:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
These values are at the core of who we are, everything we do, and how we do it!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a key member of the People and Organisational Development Directorate and sustain effective and supportive relationships and channels of communication to ensure that the services provided meet operational needs and support the strategic plans of the Trust.
To translate and interpret Trust policies and procedures to provide appropriate and credible guidance and advice to the designated service lines.
To work with Line Mangers and the senior management team to develop and establish effective people management practices in collaboration with the wider People and Organisational Development Directorate.
To take a corporate role in driving the People and Organisational Development Strategy forward throughout the Trust, working in partnership with managers, staff side representatives, staff and other partners in ensuring the Trust is an employer of choice.
All staff should comply with the Trusts Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a key member of the People and Organisational Development Directorate and sustain effective and supportive relationships and channels of communication to ensure that the services provided meet operational needs and support the strategic plans of the Trust.
To translate and interpret Trust policies and procedures to provide appropriate and credible guidance and advice to the designated service lines.
To work with Line Mangers and the senior management team to develop and establish effective people management practices in collaboration with the wider People and Organisational Development Directorate.
To take a corporate role in driving the People and Organisational Development Strategy forward throughout the Trust, working in partnership with managers, staff side representatives, staff and other partners in ensuring the Trust is an employer of choice.
All staff should comply with the Trusts Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- MCIPD qualified or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Working towards MCIPD level
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Thorough understanding of contemporary HR practices
- Senior HR experience in a large complex organisation
- Evidence of providing HR professional advice and support at senior level
- Significant knowledge of employment law and its application
- Demonstrable transformational change management experience in a large complex organisation
- Demonstrable experience of effectively working with Trade Unions
- Knowledge and understanding of key NHS issues including national and local policy drivers
- Knowledge of NHS Service Improvement Agenda
Desirable
- Experience of HR practice in the public sector
SKILLS/ABILITY
Essential
- Leadership with a strong focus on timely delivery of outcomes and achievements
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
- Able to lead, develop and motivate team working
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to cope with tight deadlines and competing priorities
- Well-developed customer focus
- Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Flexible and pragmatic approach to problems and working practices
- Political Awareness
- Driven by reaching high quality standards
- Positive 'can do' attitude
- Positive approach to change
- Ability to develop strong working relationships and to motivate staff and others
- Track record of continuous professional development
- Evidence of being an effective team player
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- MCIPD qualified or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Working towards MCIPD level
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Thorough understanding of contemporary HR practices
- Senior HR experience in a large complex organisation
- Evidence of providing HR professional advice and support at senior level
- Significant knowledge of employment law and its application
- Demonstrable transformational change management experience in a large complex organisation
- Demonstrable experience of effectively working with Trade Unions
- Knowledge and understanding of key NHS issues including national and local policy drivers
- Knowledge of NHS Service Improvement Agenda
Desirable
- Experience of HR practice in the public sector
SKILLS/ABILITY
Essential
- Leadership with a strong focus on timely delivery of outcomes and achievements
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
- Able to lead, develop and motivate team working
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to cope with tight deadlines and competing priorities
- Well-developed customer focus
- Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Flexible and pragmatic approach to problems and working practices
- Political Awareness
- Driven by reaching high quality standards
- Positive 'can do' attitude
- Positive approach to change
- Ability to develop strong working relationships and to motivate staff and others
- Track record of continuous professional development
- Evidence of being an effective team player
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).
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).
