Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Head of Business Partnering and Employee Relations

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced human resource professional to lead the Human Resources Business Partners and Employee Relations Teams and Business Partner to Corporate services. Ensuring the delivery of key performance indicators and objectives. Responsible for developing, advising, and aligning workforce strategies and plans for the Trust, to meet organisational objectives. The postholder will support the Trusts vision of being the leading provider of mental health and learning disability services, and an employer of choice. Develop and lead a team of high performing strategic Human Resources Business Partners and Employee Relations Team. Working closely with colleagues within the People and OD Team, Corporate Services, and the Divisions to ensure that service delivery and plans are aligned to the needs of the Trust. Initiating and implementing joint People and OD projects within the Divisions that will lead to service improvement. Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and statutory regulation and working closely with our accredited trade union colleagues to build working relationships. Developing a culture of continuous learning and improvement and service delivery. The role will also provide a business partner service to our Corporate Services.

Main duties of the job

Provide leadership and management to a team of HR Business Partners and the Employee Relations Team. Support the HR Business Partners to develop and implement workforce plans within their Divisions which are aligned to the Trust strategies and objectives. Ensure the delivery of regular People and OD reports to the senior management team, identifying Trust wide trends and implementing appropriate actions to deliver improvements. Implement and monitor workforce KPI metrics which provide assurance on productivity and quality measures across the Trust, taking appropriate action when required. Provide leadership and direction to the Human Resources Business Partners and Employee Relations Team to ensure that a high-quality business partnering service is delivered to the Trust, which supports the delivery of the highest quality care to our service users. This role is responsible for managing and co-ordinating the Trust's Employee Relations Manager who is responsible for overseeing and managing employee relations casework, ensuring that case work is carried out in line with he Trusts KPIs and in accordance with current legislation and best practice.

About us

At HPFT, we have recently launched our new strategy,Great Togetherco-produced and developed with service users, carers, staff, partners and local communities. It guides our journey over the next five years, as we continue to work together to improve care and outcomes for the people and communities we serve

Hertfordshire Partnerships University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) are a leading and progressive provider of mental health and learning disability services. We provide services to a population of 1.2million people in Hertfordshire, with additional services provided to the populations of Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk. With 60,000 referrals per year, we have over 450,000 contacts with service users and patients we support in community settings. In May 2019 the Trust was assessed as 'Outstanding' by its regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

We are a values driven organisation and our aim is to ensure that we deliver an experience that is consistently welcoming, kind, positive, respectful and professional. Our people are highly motivated, as evidenced by some of the best staff survey results in the NHS and their response during the pandemic period has been nothing short of exceptional. There is no complacency and we are continually striving to improve and deliver great care and great outcomes to everyone we support.

Date posted

20 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£60,983 to £70,536 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

367-CORP-8180

Job locations

The Colonnades

Beaconsfield Road

Hatfield

AL10 8YE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached details of the role within the Job Description and Person Specification outlining responsibilities and duties.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached details of the role within the Job Description and Person Specification outlining responsibilities and duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Professional CIPD qualification or equivalent
MCIPD qualified or equivalent experience

Desirable

Working towards FCIPD level

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Thorough understanding of contemporary HR practices Including change management, workforce and capacity planning.
Successful track record of delivering practical and cost effective solutions to operational HR issues
Demonstrable experience of working as part of a senior HR management team.
Evidence of providing strategic HR professional advice and support to senior managers and directors
Ability to apply lean methodology to HR systems and processes.
Knowledge and understanding of key NHS issues including national and local policy drivers
Demonstrable experience of effectively working with Trade Unions
Significant up to date knowledge of employment law and its application

Desirable

Experience of HR practice in the NHS

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Professional CIPD qualification or equivalent
MCIPD qualified or equivalent experience

Desirable

Working towards FCIPD level

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Thorough understanding of contemporary HR practices Including change management, workforce and capacity planning.
Successful track record of delivering practical and cost effective solutions to operational HR issues
Demonstrable experience of working as part of a senior HR management team.
Evidence of providing strategic HR professional advice and support to senior managers and directors
Ability to apply lean methodology to HR systems and processes.
Knowledge and understanding of key NHS issues including national and local policy drivers
Demonstrable experience of effectively working with Trade Unions
Significant up to date knowledge of employment law and its application

Desirable

Experience of HR practice in the NHS

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Colonnades

Beaconsfield Road

Hatfield

AL10 8YE

Employer's website

https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Colonnades

Beaconsfield Road

Hatfield

AL10 8YE

Employer's website

https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)