NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

People Business Partner

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the People (HR) Team at West Yorkshire ICB to lead the operational People service and provide devolved expert HR advice to senior leaders, managers and employees to deliver a comprehensive, fit for purpose and customer focused Corporate People service, which is accessible, responsive and proactive.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to join our team and support by helping to create a great working environment.

This role is an autonomous practitioner working closely with management teams and employees to deliver the organisational changesand improve the employee experience within the ICB

Main duties of the job

Work with the Head of People to support the organisational change requirements for the ICB:

Advise, support and assist manages in the application of the organisation's employment policies, specifically managing organisational change.

Communicate highly complex and sensitive issues to groups of managers and staff.

Interpret and advise on employment legislation, NHS policy and terms and conditions.

Keep updated with employment law issues and forthcoming legislation including identifying, recommending and implementing systems where this impacts on the organisation and its policies.

Build and maintain professional relationships with employees and managers at all levels throughout the organisation.

Undertake planned or adhoc strategic and/ or confidential project work as and when required.

About us

In West Yorkshire we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

We are jointly committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all.

Details

Date posted

06 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

D9475-ICB-349

Job locations

West Parade

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 1LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead the operational People service and provide devolved expert HR advice to senior leaders, managers and employees to deliver a comprehensive, fit for purpose and customer focused Corporate People service, which is accessible, responsive and proactive.

Work with the management teams to implement the workforce strategy, clarify the workforce implications that flow from the strategy and from the business plans and agree priorities for the Corporate People Team activity to address these.

Lead the People Advisory Team in providing an effective and efficient employee relations service in accordance with the organsiational policy, employment legislation and best practice.

Act as the operational lead for policy governance arrangements ensuring that these are consistent with good practice, legislation and best practice.

Support the Associate Director of People and the wider Corporate People Team to ensure that workstreams are planned and managed effectively and take the lead in ensuring successful delivery.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead the operational People service and provide devolved expert HR advice to senior leaders, managers and employees to deliver a comprehensive, fit for purpose and customer focused Corporate People service, which is accessible, responsive and proactive.

Work with the management teams to implement the workforce strategy, clarify the workforce implications that flow from the strategy and from the business plans and agree priorities for the Corporate People Team activity to address these.

Lead the People Advisory Team in providing an effective and efficient employee relations service in accordance with the organsiational policy, employment legislation and best practice.

Act as the operational lead for policy governance arrangements ensuring that these are consistent with good practice, legislation and best practice.

Support the Associate Director of People and the wider Corporate People Team to ensure that workstreams are planned and managed effectively and take the lead in ensuring successful delivery.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
  • Masters level qualification in Human Resources Management or demonstrable equivalent level of experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of leading the workforce elements of key organisational change programmes
  • Significant experience of working in a generalist HR role at a managerial level
  • A sound understanding of NHS Employment Terms and Conditions
  • Experience of managing organisational change

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Professional integrity, diplomacy, accountability and credibility
  • Ability to constructively challenge fairly and sensitively

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

  • Ability to assimilate, analyse and interpret complex information and to summarise key issues clearly and concisely
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in a style that is clear, fluent, persuasive, non-judgmental and which enhances professional credibility.
  • Strong ability to solve complex problems
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
  • Masters level qualification in Human Resources Management or demonstrable equivalent level of experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of leading the workforce elements of key organisational change programmes
  • Significant experience of working in a generalist HR role at a managerial level
  • A sound understanding of NHS Employment Terms and Conditions
  • Experience of managing organisational change

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Professional integrity, diplomacy, accountability and credibility
  • Ability to constructively challenge fairly and sensitively

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

  • Ability to assimilate, analyse and interpret complex information and to summarise key issues clearly and concisely
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in a style that is clear, fluent, persuasive, non-judgmental and which enhances professional credibility.
  • Strong ability to solve complex problems

Employer details

Employer name

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Address

West Parade

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 1LT


Employer's website

http://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Address

West Parade

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 1LT


Employer's website

http://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of People, Transformation

Manisha Govan

manisha.govan@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

06 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

D9475-ICB-349

Job locations

West Parade

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 1LT


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