Job summary Human Resources Business Partner - Maternity Leave Cover for a secondment or Fixed Term Contract ending in November 2025. An excellent opportunity has arisen due to maternity leave for forward-thinking HR professionals to join the us here at Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, this is a part-time opportunity, for a experienced HR Business Partner at a Band 8a and will consider requests for flexible working arrangements. As a HR Business Partner, you will support the Trust's Clinical Support Services Care Group and act as their primary contact for advisory support on a wide range of people management and workforce matters. You will act as a strategic and senior member of the care group leadership team as well as having opportunities to participate in Trust wide projects. As part of the HR Business Partner team, you will work in close partnership with and be supported by the Head of HR & OD and our experienced HRBP team. You will also be part of a people directorate team compromising a range of workforce specialist including workforce intelligence, OD, recruitment, engagement and wellbeing. Main duties of the job You will be responsible for the management of a Senior HR Adviser and an Assistant HR Advisor. The support and development of your CBU HR team will be a core feature of your role. In this exceptional role we can offer you the opportunity to innovate, the support to develop and the scope to transform. If you're interested in being part of an outstanding HR function, we welcome you to apply, we are looking for: Generalist HR advisory experience in a complex and unionised environment Experience of managing complex Employee Relation cases Ability to work strategically in partnership of your nominated care group Excellent communication skills For further details please contact Jo Pickstock Head of HR & OD at joanne.pickstocknhs.net Please note that interviews will be held on 13th November 2024 About us Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn. Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs. Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs. A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019. We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Pro Rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 370-ADM8APD-766 Job locations Warrington Hospital Lovely Lane Warrington WA5 1QG Job description Job responsibilities The duties of this role are described fully in the job description, below is a list of the main duties: Employee Relations HR KPI's Managment of Staff Business Planning Policy/Service Development Workforce Resourcing Additional Staffing Spend Workforce and Organisational Change Workforce Design Job description Job responsibilities The duties of this role are described fully in the job description, below is a list of the main duties: Employee Relations HR KPI's Managment of Staff Business Planning Policy/Service Development Workforce Resourcing Additional Staffing Spend Workforce and Organisational Change Workforce Design Person Specification Education Essential Educated to Degree Level or Equivalent CIPD Level 7 or Masters Degree or Equivalent Experience Member of CIPD Experience Essential Developing and delivering change ER Case Work Experience Good Working Knowledge of Employment Law In depth knowledge of Human Resources best practice Desirable NHS Experience Knowledge Essential Ability to analyse and present information Ability to analyse complex and multi stranded problems and create solutions Evidence to act as a role model Desirable Demonstrate a business focused approach to complex organisations Person Specification Education Essential Educated to Degree Level or Equivalent CIPD Level 7 or Masters Degree or Equivalent Experience Member of CIPD Experience Essential Developing and delivering change ER Case Work Experience Good Working Knowledge of Employment Law In depth knowledge of Human Resources best practice Desirable NHS Experience Knowledge Essential Ability to analyse and present information Ability to analyse complex and multi stranded problems and create solutions Evidence to act as a role model Desirable Demonstrate a business focused approach to complex organisations 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. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT Address Warrington Hospital Lovely Lane Warrington WA5 1QG Employer's website https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)