Job summary As a result of recent investment in the People function, we are looking for a talented, enthusiastic, person-centred HR professional to lead our People Services team. The team provides services to support workforce planning, people systems, recruitment, job evaluation, with this role leading on HR Quality and Governance. As we are currently going through a period of change and quality improvement, this is an exciting time to join us. If you are looking for a challenge where you can have impact as well as having the drive and ambition to succeed, this is your opportunity to make a difference through the delivery of a safe and proactive HR function to support the transformation of the workforce in the way we recruit, retain, develop and support our staff. The post holder will work alongside the Trust QI lead, to provide specialist advice and support to the department in the implementation and embedding of rigorous and systematic models for Quality Improvement. Supporting a collaborative and influencing style of working, collaborating with others to achieve the best outcomes and embedding a methodological approach of Quality Improvement across the people team. The successful candidate will have a background in Quality Improvement and governance and whilst being a people professional will be an advantage, it is not essential. However, you will have demonstrable experience with QI and experience of monitoring and reporting on metrics with a PMO approach. Main duties of the job The core responsibilities are:- Lead the department's information governance approach including ensuring that we collect, record and report as per our legal and procedural obligations; this includes ensuring the processing of workforce FOI and SAR requests, is in accordance with the Data Protection Act Using QI methodology, the postholder will engage with teams at every level across the HR function in the scoping, redesign and implementation of new ways of working to improve quality and establish necessary staff and trade union engagement to ensure that the views of all stakeholders are used to improve the quality and delivery of people services Ensure that the department's systems, processes and procedures are legally compliant ensuring all policies and procedures are valid, in date and have had appropriate consultation with our trade unions representatives Work in partnership with our trade unions, and through the Job Evaluation Lead, lead the Trust Job Evaluation process ensuring our processes are transparent, robust and are compliant with the national arrangements Lead the department's approach to performance and programme management to ensure the department is able to achieve the Trust priorities relating to our people. This includes the design and monitoring of people key performance indicators across all areas, taking action where performance is below expectations About us Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities.We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live.We employ more than 7,100 staff, who together with over 1,300 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service.Our ambition is to be an employer of choice, and we are continuously working across our partnership to improve our collective offer to staff in areas like health and wellbeing, benefits and flexible working incl. hybrid working.Benefits:o Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant)o 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.o Contributory Pension.o NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms etc.o Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes (salary dependent)o Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service.o Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development.o Well respected, committed and supported staff networks for our workforce. Check out our YAS One Team Simulation https://www.nwyhelearning.nhs.uk/elearning/yorksandhumber/yas/yasoneteam/index.html Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 174-HRBPGQ-241024 Job locations Springhill 1 Brindley Way, Wakefield Wakefield WF2 0XQ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role including person specification. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role including person specification. Person Specification Experience and Work Achievements Essential Has significant experience of working with Executive and Senior Management Teams. Has significant Senior Management experience, with experience working in improvement, change agent or project management roles. Can demonstrate successful business planning, objective setting, staff management and experience of performance management Can demonstrate track record of delivery in Quality Improvement projects Experience of monitoring and reporting quality related key performance indicators (KPIs) Personal Attributes Essential Full UK driving licence to enable travel throughout YAS in a timely manner Knowledge and Educational Achievements Essential Higher degree (MA, MSc,) in relevant discipline e.g., QI, PMO, Projects, comparable industry experience to be defined as: Significant experience of working at senior management level in a similar role and comparable (size and complexity) organisation. Knowledge and expertise across a number of business areas relevant to the role i.e. employment relations, recruitment, organisational development. Demonstrable success of providing compassionate leadership and direction and developing people practices Evidence of recent and on-going continuous professional and personal development Person Specification Experience and Work Achievements Essential Has significant experience of working with Executive and Senior Management Teams. Has significant Senior Management experience, with experience working in improvement, change agent or project management roles. Can demonstrate successful business planning, objective setting, staff management and experience of performance management Can demonstrate track record of delivery in Quality Improvement projects Experience of monitoring and reporting quality related key performance indicators (KPIs) Personal Attributes Essential Full UK driving licence to enable travel throughout YAS in a timely manner Knowledge and Educational Achievements Essential Higher degree (MA, MSc,) in relevant discipline e.g., QI, PMO, Projects, comparable industry experience to be defined as: Significant experience of working at senior management level in a similar role and comparable (size and complexity) organisation. Knowledge and expertise across a number of business areas relevant to the role i.e. employment relations, recruitment, organisational development. Demonstrable success of providing compassionate leadership and direction and developing people practices Evidence of recent and on-going continuous professional and personal development 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 Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust Address Springhill 1 Brindley Way, Wakefield Wakefield WF2 0XQ Employer's website https://www.yas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)