Job summary At the Princess Alexandra Hospital we've got a packed people agenda, with a brand new electronic health record and state of the art new hospital on the horizon, there has never been a better time to join us. We're looking for HR professional to join us and lead our people business partnering team. As a senior, high profile and influential role, you will play an integral part in the facilitation and delivery of excellent standards of healthcare services via the provision of an inclusive People function with the aim of contributing to the delivery of excellent patient services and experiences. Main duties of the job To contribute to the development of People services promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, best practice and supporting innovation and modernisation. Line management of 3 Senior HR Business Partners, oversee the development of the team, contributing to development and ensuring that all team members have a real voice in the development of the People service. Role model a business focused and performance oriented approach, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. Support and be responsible for the team to take the lead in the trusts annual and longer term workforce plan, which underpins the operational plan and trust strategy About us The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping. We employ over 3,700 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire. We have a very exciting future, over the next five years we are on a digital transformation journey leading us to our brand-new hospital. You'll be being part of the team supporting our organisation in a diverse and challenging role; ensuring we are attracting and recruiting talent to our organisation. Our people demonstrate energy and commitment towards improving the care and experiences provided to our patients and the drive to be an 'outstanding' organisation. It's never been a better time to join us. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £64,337 to £74,415 a year per annum inclusive Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 292-704613–CORP Job locations Kao Park Harlow CM20 1DX Job description Job responsibilities Working in partnership with our divisional staff, you will provide professional customer focused People advice and guidance. Lead in the development of the workforce plans that underpin the trust operational plan which support local, organisational and national strategies. Support the development, implementation and embedding of People strategy, policy and practice in accordance with legislation and best practice, working in conjunction with staff side/trade union partners. Provide coaching and solutions that support the business in the identification and management of workforce issues and change programmes. Job description Job responsibilities Working in partnership with our divisional staff, you will provide professional customer focused People advice and guidance. Lead in the development of the workforce plans that underpin the trust operational plan which support local, organisational and national strategies. Support the development, implementation and embedding of People strategy, policy and practice in accordance with legislation and best practice, working in conjunction with staff side/trade union partners. Provide coaching and solutions that support the business in the identification and management of workforce issues and change programmes. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Master's degree or demonstrable equivalent experience working within Human Resources Evidence of CPD demonstrating regular attendance on employment law updates courses and employee relations Desirable Full Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development Knowledge and experience Essential Demonstrable experience as a Strategic HR Business Partner Experience of working for a large complex organisation and in a changing environment Desirable Human resources experience within the NHS or within another large public sector organisation that provides transferable knowledge and skills Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Master's degree or demonstrable equivalent experience working within Human Resources Evidence of CPD demonstrating regular attendance on employment law updates courses and employee relations Desirable Full Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development Knowledge and experience Essential Demonstrable experience as a Strategic HR Business Partner Experience of working for a large complex organisation and in a changing environment Desirable Human resources experience within the NHS or within another large public sector organisation that provides transferable knowledge and skills 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust Address Kao Park Harlow CM20 1DX Employer's website https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)