Band 7 HR People Partner
Purpose:
Serve as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, driving the implementation of the People strategy and aligning workforce plans with organisational goals. Utilise operational and strategic knowledge to influence decision-making, foster inclusion, and support organisational transformation through expert guidance and collaboration.
Location: Woking, Travel to various sites required
Job Type: Temporary
Duration of booking: Expected to last 4 months with possible extension
Proposed start date: ASAP
Pay Rates: Up to £29 per hour Umbrella or £25 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay
Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Sector: Healthcare
Based: Office / Hospital
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Workforce Planning: Ensure workforce capacity and capability align with future organisational needs and strategic objectives.
2. Employee Relations & HR Support: Provide expert advice on HR policies, employment law, and employee relations to mitigate risks and promote a positive workplace culture.
3. Leadership Development: Coach and support managers to develop skills for addressing workforce challenges, driving engagement, and managing change effectively.
4. Data-Driven Insights: Analyse workforce data (e.g., retention, training, attendance) to identify trends and inform decision-making.
5. Transformation & Change Management: Support organisational change initiatives, including consultation, workforce planning, and policy development.
6. Partnership & Collaboration: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, staff-side representatives, and leadership to align People initiatives with organisational priorities.
7. Inclusive Culture Building: Champion diversity and empower employees through engagement and shared expertise.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education & Certifications:
1. Degree or equivalent experience.
2. Postgraduate Diploma in HRM or a relevant qualification.
3. Associate CIPD membership.
4. Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Experience:
1. Significant experience in a generalist HR role.
2. Proven expertise in managing workforce change/transformation programmes.
3. Skilled in employee relations, leadership development, and organisational change.
4. Experience working in a unionised environment.
Knowledge & Skills:
1. Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and best practice.
2. Understanding of strategic HR and organisational development contexts, particularly within the NHS.
3. Familiarity with the ESR system, including its implications, benefits, and future agenda.
4. Ability to demonstrate strategies for engagement in managing change.
5. Strong awareness of NHS policies, workforce implications, and services provided.
6. Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills.
Other Requirements:
1. Ability to build positive relationships with managers, colleagues, and trade unions.
2. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, capable of working under pressure.
3. Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to travel to various sites.
4. Proficiency in drafting reports, creating policies, and delivering presentations.
5. A collaborative team player who can also work independently.
6. This role requires a proactive leader who can balance operational guidance with strategic vision, contributing to workforce excellence, organisational transformation, and cultural alignment within the NHS framework.
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