NHS England and NHS Improvement Hiring for HR & OD Business Partner at Birmingham Full Time

We have an exciting opportunity supporting the Midlands region to join one of our dynamic HR teams as a HR OD Business Partner (AFC Band 8b). The role involves collaborative working and supporting the delivery of the regional or directorate HR, OD, EDI strategy and action plans.

Once we fill the existing vacancy all other appointable candidates following the selection process will be placed in our Talent Pool if places are not immediately available for up to a six-month period, so that they can be considered when future potential vacancies arise.

We are looking for an individual on a permanent basis role.

At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have an ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Our new operating model represents a strong shift to regional delivery supported by expert corporate teams. Local health systems are supported by our integrated regional teams who play a major leadership role in the geographies they manage.

The role

The HR and OD Function provides a single comprehensive HR and OD service across the organisation. It supports senior leaders and line managers to recruit, retain, deploy and develop the organisations workforce, and develop and implement HR and OD policies and practices to enable a healthy high performing organisation that is diverse and inclusive.

As HR, OD Business Partner you will be an integral part of the HR & OD business partnering team. The post holder will work as part of a great and enthusiastic team in delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff

The post holder will work in a senior advisory capacity and will support the Head of Strategic HR & OD to ensure that work stream of programmes are planned and managed effectively. This is a very exciting role which involves collaborative working and supporting the delivery of the regional HR, OD, EDI strategy and action plans, leading on core improvements programmes and OD interventions.

To further enhance our offer to the business, we are looking for someone who is resilient and kind with a positive outlook and open approach. You will be comfortable in using a variety of workforce data sources to identify trends and support decision-making. You will be confident and credible in HR advising at all levels on a range of people matters and be proactive in identifying opportunities to embed the aspirations of the People Promise and EDI agendas.

You will be responsible for

Ensuring leadership and team development is given a focus to support delivery, culture change and the professionalism of the service

Leading the provision of an efficient, effective, high quality professional, strategic and well-co-ordinated HR & OD service to directors and managers

Supporting the Head of Strategic HR & OD with the development, delivery, and implementation of key HR & OD strategies, plans and procedures

Providing strategic professional advice on complex HR and OD issues in order to facilitate timely and safe resolutions and improve quality, efficiency, productivity and cost.

Contributing to the continual improvement of HR & OD policies, systems and processes in line with best practice and relevant employment legislation

Working in partnership with key customers to develop and deliver HR & OD plans which includes, but not limited, talent, performance, resourcing, engagement and capability development, EDI, supporting leaders and managers to deliver HR & OD performance

Working autonomously, including planning and prioritising own work and commitments

Leading on the development of local workforce plans that enables regions/directorates to deliver their objectives; and

Monitoring and establishing accountability on the overall progress of local HR and OD plans and projects to ensure completion within agreed timescale and budgets.

In return you will be surrounded by an encouraging team who will support your personal development and career aspirations. We are able to provide professional career development through support and guidance with our experienced managers and mentors, a supportive team working environment and unique employee benefits.

The individual

We are looking for experienced individuals who has significant experience in a senior HR and OD professional role, working in a customer-focused and fast paced environment and support to senior leaders in a multi-site organisation.

Experienced in HR and OD business partnering, with the ability to translate organisational objectives into clear HR and OD deliverables and project, providing constructive challenge and support to line managers at all levels to improve line management standards.

Experienced and confident in working with trade unions and adopting a partnership ethos and approach to workplace employment relations.

Extensive knowledge of specialist areas acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master’s level equivalent.

Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.

Good presentational skills with the ability to convey complex concepts and technical information in an engaging and compelling manner using a variety of methods, including digitally enabled channels.

Ability to use informed persuasion to influence and negotiate effectively with others in potentially sensitive and contentious situations

Evidence of EDI advocate

Employee Relations experience

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit; we value people irrespective of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, belief or religion to enrich all our understanding and success as an organisation.

We also recognise there is a lower representation of staff from particular characteristics, backgrounds and communities in our region, throughout our directorates and at all different Agenda for Change grades

Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and confirms our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity and build a sense of belonging that enables everyone to thrive.

We particularly encourage and welcome applications from all employees especially those currently under-represented within NHSE/I at these levels/within these areas to apply; those who are enthusiastic to demonstrate and commit to the NHS Values.