Senior HR Business Partner

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) NHS Trust; Stanmore; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a senior leader in the People Directorate to translate strategic objectives into evidence-based workforce plans that improve performance and staff experience. You will work with senior leaders on employee relations, change programmes and workforce transformation solutions.

You will analyse workforce data, advise on skill mix and new roles, and drive a just, inclusive culture with flexible working options where possible.

Qualifications

• Experience leading workforce strategy across divisions.
• Proven ability to manage complex employee relations.
• Strong data analytics to inform plans and actions.
• Experience managing change and transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leaders on workforce risks and opportunities.
• Develop divisional workforce plans aligned to strategy.
• Lead organisational change and service redesign initiatives.
• Collaborate with trade unions and staff-side reps.
• Provide strategic oversight on employee relations matters.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Workforce planning

Employee relations

People analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Masters in HR/IR

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This is a key senior role within the People Directorate, acting as the strategic people lead for designated clinical divisions, corporate directorates and services. Working as an integral member of senior leadership teams, you will translate the Trust’s strategic objectives and People Strategy into evidence-based workforce plans and interventions that improve organisational performance, workforce sustainability, staff experience and patient care.

You will provide professional advice, constructive challenge and assurance to senior leaders on complex workforce and employee relations matters. You will lead significant organisational change and workforce transformation programmes, using workforce intelligence to identify risks and opportunities and develop practical solutions that support safe, productive, inclusive and financially sustainable services.

You will lead the development, implementation and review of divisional people and workforce plans aligned with the Trust’s strategy, operational plans, financial plans and clinical priorities. This will include advising on workforce redesign, skill mix, establishment control, new roles, career pathways and alternative workforce solutions.

You will lead the people elements of complex organisational change, service redesign, restructures, transfers and transformation programmes. You will work collaboratively with recognised trade unions and staff-side representatives to support early engagement, meaningful consultation and constructive resolution of issues.

Working in partnership with the Employee Relations Team, you will provide strategic oversight and expert advice on complex, sensitive and high-risk employee relations matters. You will support fair, just and restorative approaches, advise hearing and appeal chairs, and use learning from cases to strengthen management capability and organisational practice.

You will analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative workforce information, including establishment, vacancies, turnover, retention, sickness absence, temporary staffing, employee relations, appraisal, mandatory training, staff survey, WRES and WDES data. You will triangulate this information with operational intelligence and professional judgement to identify trends, inequalities, risks and root causes, and to develop clear recommendations and measurable actions.

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and is regarded as a leader in orthopaedics in the UK and worldwide. Our ambition is to be a world-leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital, providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS.

Our people are central to our success. We are committed to a just, compassionate and inclusive culture in which our diverse workforce feels valued, supported and able to contribute to continuous improvement, service transformation and high-quality patient care. We support flexible working and, depending on the needs of the role, can consider a range of flexible working practices.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ruth Henderson Job title: Acting Deputy Chief People Officer Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 020 8909 5296

Available by email to answer questions between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm.