Band 7 People Partner

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We have been transitioning to a newly implemented Trust operating model and on a journey of cultural transformation which will see our ambitions to create the best place to work delivered.
We are seeking a People Partner with the enthusiasm and ambition to match ours. It is an exciting time to join our newly created hospital People function, which is forward thinking and highly valued.
The successful candidate will be solutions focused and passionate about leading a team, supporting them to reach their full potential and coaching them in dealing with cases which are difficult and sensitive. They will also be able to demonstrate an expert knowledge in the field of employee relations, showing evidence of keeping up-to-date with legislative changes and maintaining their continuous professional development. They will be innovative, team-focused, and able to demonstrate how they follow the just culture principles in their approach.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
They will first and foremost be focused on the individual rather than process, whilst ultimately ensuring that patient care is protected and upheld. The successful candidate will also be keen to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple conflicting demands and pressures, whilst continuing to provide leadership to the team and managing a caseload of complex HR issues.
This role is hybrid working, with attendance required on site, other Trust locations and working from home.
The primary base for this role will be at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, however travel will be required across all of the Trust sites including Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull as well as home working.
This is a full time (37.5 hours), permanent role. Closing Date: 10th July 2024
Interviews to be held on 22nd and 24th July 2024.
For informal enquiries, please contact:
Preet Sond, Associate Director of People at or
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their ‘whole self’ to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
*Graduate CIPD Level 7 (Chartered Institute of Personnel and development) or equivalent post graduate level qualification/training/experience to master’s level or equivalent.
*Evidence of continuous professional development.
*Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development or equivalent experience.
Desirable
*Leadership and Management training or qualification.
Experience
Essential
*Extensive experience in employee relations / generalist HR role, providing advice and support on complex cases involving safeguarding issues, suspensions and discrimination claims.
*Experience of leading and managing a team.
*Recent experience of working in a large complex unionised organisation.
*Experience of change management/ consultation and working in partnership with Trade unions
*Up to date and thorough working knowledge of Employment Law and Human Resource Best Practice
*Knowledge and understanding of the full range of HR and HR policy issues and best practice.
*Knowledge of legislation relating to Equality & Diversity particularly Gender, Race & Disability
*Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults & Children.
Desirable
*Experience across a broad range of HR work including HR policy development and implementation.
*Experience of analysing and interpreting workforce data across a range of disciplines
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.Location: Birmingham