HR Business Partner

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to work for an NHS organisation who are seeking to appoint a HR Business Partner, for 3 months in the first instance.
The successful candidate will be responsible for helping the organisation to implement their People and Culture strategy, whilst providing high quality strategic and business focused workforce support.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Developing and implementing a workforce strategy, with appropriate plans tailored to the division;
* Developing initiatives to ensure implementation of strategy and service redesign in line with the overall workforce strategy and ensure the highest possible standard of patient care;
* Seeking customer feedback on the effectiveness of HR advice and services provided to divisions, and supporting any required improvements;
* Leading the development and implementation of organisation-wide initiatives such as the people plan, workforce planning and partnership working;
* Leading on the creation of procedures, protocols and guidance as required, ensuring consistency and shared learning across the organisation;
* Ensuring that appropriate consultation, negotiation and agreement takes place with our trade union partners;
* Working with colleagues to provide key workforce data and analysis and ensure that the division develops appropriate plans to deliver improved performance against key workforce metrics;
* Leading on the planning and implementation of organisational change programmes, advising on complex legal aspects e.g. TUPE legislation and contractual change, ensuring appropriate consultation and engagement with staff and their representatives;
* Providing coaching and guidance to managers and clinical leaders in a range of complex issues;
* Overseeing and managing cases that may result in employment tribunal procedures;
* Leading on agreed organisation-wide workforce projects and HR initiatives, as required.
The ideal candidate will have:
* MCIPD or equivalent;
* Evidence of further relevant study in employment law/HR strategy (e.g. Masters level qualification), or extensive equivalent experience and CPD;
* Experience in a senior HR role within the NHS;
* Specialist HR experience in complex ER cases, performance management, developing strategy, or workforce planning;
* Specialist knowledge of current employment law;
* Up-to-date knowledge of current NHS operational and workforce issues;
* Experience of leading projects and successfully delivering change;
* Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills