People Business Partner

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who can: Partner with managers on forecasting workforce requirements, ensuring any changes are proactively managed, including assessing requirements, identifying skill gaps, and developing strategies to attract, develop, and retain talent. Support the Great Places to Work Accreditation accreditation by supporting and driving action plans for hospitals and departments with programs and activities to enhance employee engagement and promote a positive organisational culture Actively support the Mental Health at Work Commitment via the standards for our workforce along with health and wellbeing initiatives Deliver and own specific projects that are national and local such as developing innovative HR practices, implementing new technologies, or improving HR processes Support on external and internal reporting and company led initiatives to ensure we foster a culture of inclusion for our patients, carers, and colleagues needs. Support line managers and colleagues on advice in relation to HR policy and procedures Partner with managers on formal cases of disciplinary and grievances with regards to guiding and coaching on best practice with the aim of corrective action and maintaining consistent standards of conduct across the organisation What youll bring to the role: Full CIPD qualified/equivalent HR degree qualified Previous experience in a similar role in a fast-paced working environment Experience working within healthcare is advantageous, but not essential Highly organised with excellent planning skills Experience working in a matrix structure Able to combine strategic thinking with HR operational knowledge Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, but also to work independently Proactive and adaptable Excellent written and verbal skills A practical and common-sense approach to HR related matters Self-motivated and driven individual About CHEC Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Why work for us? 25 days holidays plus bank holidays Buy and sell annual leave scheme Refer a friend scheme Company pension Company sick pay scheme Life assurance scheme Bluelight Card- 100s of discount and cashback options Performance review with a training and development plan Employee discounts portal Cycle to work scheme Tech scheme

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Full CIPD qualified/equivalent HR degree qualified
• Previous experience in a similar role in a fast-paced working environment
• Experience working within healthcare is advantageous, but not essential
• Highly organised with excellent planning skills
• Experience working in a matrix structure
• Able to combine strategic thinking with HR operational knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, but also to work independently
• Proactive and adaptable
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• A practical and common-sense approach to HR related matters
• Self-motivated and driven individual

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.

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

1-6 Star Building

Olivers Place

Preston

PR2 9WT

Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)