Job summary To work as a strategic Business Partner providing support to Senior Managers and staff within a designated division (or corporate areas) or site. To provide expert human resources advice including employment legislation, guidance on Trust policy, best people practices, to achieve organisational and cultural change. To ensure that the HR and people service is customer focused, people centred, efficient, effective and delivered to the highest possible professional standards and in alignment with the Trust values. To develop and facilitate the implementation of workforce programmes, initiatives and policies to increase workforce productivity and financial compliance to enable the organisation to achieve it's strategic objectives, working where appropriate in partnership with people and OD colleagues. To create and embed excellence in people practices driving the HR agenda forward throughout the Trust, by working in partnership with managers, staff side representatives, staff and other partners in ensuring the Trust is an employer of choice and adopting excellent employment practice. The base for this vacancy will be Aintree, Broadgreen or Royal Hospital. Main duties of the job Contribute to the development of the People and OD service, promoting best practice, supporting innovation and modernisation. To undertake projects within the scope of the HR Business Partner/Senior People Partner role, as directed by the Line Manager. Deputise as requested by line manager and as appropriate for the Head of HR/Head of People. Provide cover for Head of People and senior POD colleagues to ensure a seamless service i.e. during annual leave. To manage and provide development opportunities to HR Managers and HR Advisors. About us Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 287-CEF-503-24 Job locations Liverpool University Hospitals Liverpool L7 8YE Job description Job responsibilities Act as a strategic partner to a designated division/corporate area, developing a thorough understanding of the operational activities, business plans or priorities, staff survey and people and OD KPIs, to ensure that their workforce requirements are identified, planned and delivered on a timely basis. Lead and manage the People service provision with managers and staff within a defined area, providing expert advice and support on a wide range of people matters inclusive of employee relations issues, offering legal guidance, advice on NHS terms and conditions of service, providing specialist advice on complex people matters and/or cases to Managers and Trust decision making officers. Ensure the provisions of a consistent professional service across all divisions, underpinned by sound knowledge, the principles of good practice and in alignment with the Trust values. Work in partnership with the Organisational Development team to enable a holistic people service to the division, site or corporate area. Work in partnership with OD colleagues to evaluate the impact of People and OD interventions or programs within the division. Work in partnership with the Workforce and Employment team to develop workforce, people and OD reports that meet the needs of senior leaders and Heads of Operations and inform people and OD workforce monitoring. Support operational managers in development of workforce plans that will enable current operational demand to be met, enable future workforce need forecasting and support the delivery of people and OD objectives. Foster a positive climate of employee relations within the Trust, by taking a proactive approach to the development and maintenance of constructive partnership relationships with representatives of Trade Unions and staff organisations. Enable and provide professional advisory support for a range of employee relations processes (grievance, disciplinary, capability) in accordance with employment legislation, best practice, Trust policy and the principles of improving people practices/just and restorative culture. Act as a subject matter expert for any policy review programs allocated by the Head of People. Review Trust policies to maintain compliance with employment legislation, NHS employment terms and NHS national policies as relevant to the policy subject. For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification Job description Job responsibilities Act as a strategic partner to a designated division/corporate area, developing a thorough understanding of the operational activities, business plans or priorities, staff survey and people and OD KPIs, to ensure that their workforce requirements are identified, planned and delivered on a timely basis. Lead and manage the People service provision with managers and staff within a defined area, providing expert advice and support on a wide range of people matters inclusive of employee relations issues, offering legal guidance, advice on NHS terms and conditions of service, providing specialist advice on complex people matters and/or cases to Managers and Trust decision making officers. Ensure the provisions of a consistent professional service across all divisions, underpinned by sound knowledge, the principles of good practice and in alignment with the Trust values. Work in partnership with the Organisational Development team to enable a holistic people service to the division, site or corporate area. Work in partnership with OD colleagues to evaluate the impact of People and OD interventions or programs within the division. Work in partnership with the Workforce and Employment team to develop workforce, people and OD reports that meet the needs of senior leaders and Heads of Operations and inform people and OD workforce monitoring. Support operational managers in development of workforce plans that will enable current operational demand to be met, enable future workforce need forecasting and support the delivery of people and OD objectives. Foster a positive climate of employee relations within the Trust, by taking a proactive approach to the development and maintenance of constructive partnership relationships with representatives of Trade Unions and staff organisations. Enable and provide professional advisory support for a range of employee relations processes (grievance, disciplinary, capability) in accordance with employment legislation, best practice, Trust policy and the principles of improving people practices/just and restorative culture. Act as a subject matter expert for any policy review programs allocated by the Head of People. Review Trust policies to maintain compliance with employment legislation, NHS employment terms and NHS national policies as relevant to the policy subject. For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Master's level or equivalent MCIPD qualified Desirable Leadership development programme/qualification Experience Essential Demonstrable senior HR experience in a large, complex organisation Evidence of providing HR professional advice and support at senior level Demonstrable transformational change management experience in a large, complex organisation Demonstrable experience of effectively working with Trade unions Desirable Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS. Involvement in developing workforce strategy Knowledge Essential Significant proven knowledge of employment law and demonstrable experience of it's application In depth proven knowledge and understanding of key NHS issues, including national and local policy drivers Desirable Proven knowledge of NHS Service Improvement Agenda Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Master's level or equivalent MCIPD qualified Desirable Leadership development programme/qualification Experience Essential Demonstrable senior HR experience in a large, complex organisation Evidence of providing HR professional advice and support at senior level Demonstrable transformational change management experience in a large, complex organisation Demonstrable experience of effectively working with Trade unions Desirable Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS. Involvement in developing workforce strategy Knowledge Essential Significant proven knowledge of employment law and demonstrable experience of it's application In depth proven knowledge and understanding of key NHS issues, including national and local policy drivers Desirable Proven knowledge of NHS Service Improvement Agenda 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). 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. 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). 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 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Liverpool University Hospitals Liverpool L7 8YE Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)