People Business Partner

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at a leading healthcare organization for a People Business Partner. The role involves workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational change. Ideal candidates will have HR experience and a CIPD qualification. Flexible work options available.

Benefits

Extensive staff benefits

Career development support

Qualifications

• Significant HR experience in demanding environments.
• Experience of HR casework, policy development, and delivering training.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, operational, and business-focused people partner service.
• Manage delivery of People indicators and corporate projects.
• Contribute to the development of the People Plan.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Masters-level qualification

CIPD qualification

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as a new People Business Partner.

As a People Business Partner, your role will be to lead the provision of a strategic, operational, and business-focused people relations service to all staff within the Division. This includes workforce planning and development, resourcing, employee relations, and leading organizational change, staff development, and training.

You will act as a conduit to the Divisional leadership, on behalf of the people team, to commission work for your business area as needs demand.

We seek a team player with excellent persuasion and negotiation skills, a flexible approach, drive, energy, and the personality to make an immediate impact. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD qualification or equivalent knowledge, experience in change management, and developing new roles and ways of working.

In return, we are committed to supporting your career development in a dynamic, exciting environment.

This post is primarily based at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, 6 Orsman Road, and offers the flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week.

Main duties of the job

1. Lead the provision of a strategic, operational, and business-focused people partner service to staff within your specialty, including workforce development, organizational change, and staff training.
2. Manage delivery of People indicators, such as sickness and appraisal targets, cost improvement plans, and workforce change.
3. Contribute to the development and implementation of the People Plan and service plans.
4. Manage a Trust-wide corporate project or specific areas related to People/OD under the guidance of the Deputy Director of People.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing organization serving Hackney, East London, The City, and beyond. We are proud of our 'Outstanding' rating from the CQC.

Our services include hospital and community health services, with additional facilities at St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. We value diversity, inclusion, and uphold our Trust values. Our staff benefits are extensive, and we are recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by HSJ and Nursing Times.

Details

Date posted: 14 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £61,927 - £68,676 per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Fixed term, 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 293-CSEP-0554

Job locations: 6 Orsman Road, Haggerston, London, E1 5RA

Job description

The full job description and person specification outline key responsibilities and required qualifications, skills, and experience. Please view attached documents for detailed information.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications (Essential)

• Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development or equivalent experience
• Masters-level qualification or equivalent experience and knowledge

Skills and Abilities (Essential)

• Excellent communication skills (written, presentation, verbal)
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Performance management, IT skills, teamwork, problem-solving, project management, customer service, analytical skills

Experience (Essential)

• Significant HR experience in demanding environments
• Experience of HR casework, policy development, change management, and delivering training

Knowledge (Essential)

• UK employment legislation, confidentiality, HR practices, and standards

Other (Essential)

• Commitment to equality, understanding of Trust values, data protection, health & safety, resilience

Additional requirements

This role requires a DBS check, UK professional registration, and may involve sponsorship considerations. Applicants should review the UK Visas and Immigration guidelines and NHS registration requirements.

Employer details

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, 6 Orsman Road, Haggerston, London, E1 5RA

Website: https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/