People Business Partner

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking an HR Business Partner to support its growth across the UK. The successful candidate will manage employee relations, drive engagement initiatives, and partner with managers on workforce planning strategies. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to HR management, contributing to a positive and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role in a fast-paced working environment.
• Experience in healthcare is advantageous.
• Able to combine strategic thinking with HR operational knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers on workforce requirements and manage changes proactively.
• Support employee engagement projects and promote a positive organisational culture.
• Advise line managers on HR policy and procedures.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Adaptability

Job description

We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.If you are care focused and looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for a new HR Business Partner to support our ambitious growth plans as we continue to expand throughout the UK.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone to partner with both regional and support office managers & teams to drive and support the people plan.The range of responsibilities will include: employee relations, performance management, disciplinary, grievances and absence management, workforce planning, employee engagement, health and wellbeing and HR value add projects to underpin our attraction and retention strategy.The successful candidate will thrive in a busy, fast-paced working environment.

About us

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care.CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services.CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job responsibilities

Partner with managers on forecasting workforce requirements, ensuring any changes are proactively managed, including assessing requirements, identifying skill gaps, and developing strategies to attract, develop, and retain talent.Support the Great Places to Work Accreditation accreditation by supporting and driving action plans for hospitals and departments with programs and activities to enhance employee engagement and promote a positive organisational cultureActively support the Mental Health at Work Commitment via the standards for our workforce along with health and wellbeing initiativesDeliver and own specific projects that are national and local such as developing innovative HR practices, implementing new technologies, or improving HR processesSupport on external and internal reporting and company led initiatives to ensure we foster a culture of inclusion for our patients, carers, and colleagues needs.Support line managers and colleagues on advice in relation to HR policy and proceduresPartner with managers on formal cases of disciplinary and grievances with regards to guiding and coaching on best practice with the aim of corrective action and maintaining consistent standards of conduct across the organisation

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role in a fast-paced working environment
• Experience working within healthcare is advantageous, but not essential
• Highly organised with excellent planning skills
• Experience working in a matrix structure
• Able to combine strategic thinking with HR operational knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, but also to work independently
• Proactive and adaptable
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• A practical and common-sense approach to HR related matters
• Self-motivated and driven individual

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 name

CHEC

Address

Broughton Business Park, 1-6 Star Building, Oliver's Pl

Broughton Business Park, 1-6 Star Building, Oliver's Pl