People Business Partner

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust; Baildon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organisation in the UK is seeking a Senior People Business Partner to drive the strategic People Services agenda. You will provide specialist advisory services, manage service change activities, and support staff engagement. The ideal candidate has experience in navigating complex employee relations and championing organisational change. Attractive benefits include flexible working arrangements and health support packages.

Benefits

Increased mileage rates

Health and wellbeing support packages

Flexible working arrangements

Development and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing specialist advisory services to managers.
• Ability to champion organisational change and manage workforce planning.
• Skills in navigating complex employee relations in a multi-unionised environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the strategic People Services agenda across a designated portfolio.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, comprehensive People services to all staff.
• Manage service change activities and oversee job evaluation processes.

Job description

Senior People Business Partner (SPBP)

The Senior People Business Partner (SPBP), is a key leadership role within the People Services team in the wider People Matters Directorate. The main purpose of the role is to drive the strategic People Services agenda across a designated portfolio and aligned hub, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, comprehensive People services to all staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advisory services to managers on all People matters.
• Champion organisational change and associated transformation projects.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders (such as local authorities, commissioners, and trade unions).
• Navigating complex employee relations in a multi-unionised environment.
• Deputise for senior leaders when required and lead on workforce planning.
• Manage service change activities (including TUPE) and oversee job evaluation processes.
• Advises on complex employee relations issues and drafts and implements HR policies.
• Support staff engagement, wellbeing, and leadership development initiatives.
• Analyse workforce data, manage projects and foster a positive, inclusive organisational culture.

Working for us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: We Care – We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference. We Listen – We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs. We Deliver – We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners.

We offer a range of benefits including increased mileage rates for >3500, a wide range of health and wellbeing support packages, a range of internal and external development and learning opportunities plus many more. Flexible working arrangements are also available.

Right to work

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We welcome people from all backgrounds and particularly Bradford District Care Trust is keen to reflect the population we serve. Applications are encouraged from under‑represented groups, but selection will be solely on merit and in accordance with the Trust recruitment policy.