Human Resources Business Partner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to provide expert employment law and policy advice, workforce planning and OD collaboration in a 12-month fixed-term role. You will deputise for the Head of People and lead HR managers and advisors to ensure high-quality, compliant people services across the division.

Applicants should hold MCIPD, a Master's-level qualification, and possess senior HR experience within a large, complex organisation

Qualifications

• Master's level education or equivalent.
• MCIPD qualified.
• Senior HR experience in a large, complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic partner to a designated division or corporate area, understanding its operations, business plans, staff survey and people and OD KPIs.
• Lead and manage the People service with managers and staff in a defined area, including employee relations and NHS terms and conditions advice.
• Provide specialist advice on complex people matters and cases to managers and Trust decision-making officers.
• Support operational managers to develop workforce plans that meet current demand and forecast future need.
• Advise on grievance, disciplinary and capability processes in line with employment law, best practice and Trust policy.
• Build constructive partnerships with trade union and staff organisation representatives to maintain positive employee relations.
• Work with the OD team to deliver a holistic people service and evaluate the impact of People and OD interventions.
• Work with the Workforce and Employment team to develop workforce, people and OD reports for senior leaders.
• Review Trust policies for compliance with employment law, NHS terms and national policy, and act as subject matter expert for allocated policy reviews.
• Ensure a consistent professional people service across all divisions, aligned with Trust values.
• Manage and provide development opportunities to HR managers and HR advisors.
• Contribute to People and OD service development and undertake projects as directed, deputising for the Head of HR or Head of People and covering senior colleagues during leave.

Skills

Strategic HR partner

Employee relations

Policy advisory

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

MCIPD qualification

Job description

The Human Resources Business Partner post at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a 12-month fixed-term role based at Aintree, supporting senior managers and staff in a designated division or corporate area. The work centres on expert advice on employment law, Trust policy and workforce planning, developed with OD colleagues. The post also manages HR managers and advisors, deputises for the Head of People and covers senior colleagues during leave. Applicants need MCIPD, a Master's-level education and senior HR experience in a large, complex organisation.

What the job involves

• Act as strategic partner to a designated division or corporate area, understanding its operations, business plans, staff survey and people and OD KPIs so workforce needs are planned
• Lead and manage the People service with managers and staff in a defined area, including employee relations and NHS terms and conditions advice
• Provide specialist advice on complex people matters and cases to managers and Trust decision-making officers
• Support operational managers to develop workforce plans that meet current demand and forecast future need
• Advise on grievance, disciplinary and capability processes in line with employment law, best practice and Trust policy
• Build constructive partnerships with trade union and staff organisation representatives to maintain positive employee relations
• Work with the OD team to deliver a holistic people service and evaluate the impact of People and OD interventions
• Work with the Workforce and Employment team to develop workforce, people and OD reports for senior leaders
• Review Trust policies for compliance with employment law, NHS terms and national policy, and act as subject matter expert for allocated policy reviews
• Ensure a consistent professional people service across all divisions, aligned with Trust values
• Manage and provide development opportunities to HR managers and HR advisors
• Contribute to People and OD service development and undertake projects as directed, deputising for the Head of HR or Head of People and covering senior colleagues during leave

Qualifications

• Educated to Master's level or equivalent
• MCIPD qualified

Experience

• Demonstrable senior HR experience in a large, complex organisation
• Evidence of providing HR professional advice and support at senior level