The Head of HR will lead the delivery of all aspects of HR including: business partnering, change management, employee relations, HR policy and practice, employee engagement & belonging and performance. The postholder will deputise for the Director of People, including attending senior management meetings and will be responsible for working collaboratively with senior colleagues across the ICB to provide a professional and responsive operational and strategic HR service. The remit of the role includes: Leading the provision of an efficient, effective, high-quality professional, strategic, and well-co-ordinated HR service to directors and managers. This includes HR professionals employed directly by the ICB and those working in the Commissioning Support Unit providing HR support into the ICB via a Service Level Agreement (SLA). Supporting the senior leadership of the People Directorate with the development, delivery, and implementation of key HR & OD strategies, plans, programmes and procedures. Providing strategic professional advice on complex HR and OD issues to facilitate timely and safe resolutions and improve quality, efficiency, productivity, and cost, where appropriate. Contributing to the continual improvement of HR & OD policies, systems, and processes in line with best practice and relevant employment legislation. Working in partnership with key customers to develop and deliver HR & OD plans which includes, but not limited to, staff survey, EDI, talent, performance, resourcing, engagement, and capability development, supporting leaders and managers to deliver HR & OD performance. Working autonomously, including planning and prioritising own work and commitments. Monitoring and establishing accountability on the overall progress of local HR and OD plans and projects to ensure completion within agreed timescale and budgets. Providing regular reports to a range of internal and external meetings and committees, as required. Contract management of the HR SLA with the CSU, and other contracts as required. Ensuring leadership and team development is given a focus to support delivery, culture change and the professionalism of the service. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Directorate and the ICB.