Full job descriptionThe Opportunity
We are working in partnership with a large, complex NHS organisation based in the Home Counties to recruit an experiencedHR Business Partner to support a diverse portfolio of clinical and corporate services.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, commercially minded HR generalist who can combine strategic business partnering with hands-on operational HR delivery. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting organisational change, managing complex employee relations matters and providing high-quality workforce advice to senior management teams.
Key Responsibilities
*Act as a trusted HR Business Partner to senior leaders, providing proactive and pragmatic advice across a broad range of workforce matters.
*Lead and support organisational change programmes, including restructures, service redesign, consultations and workforce transformation initiatives.
*Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, sickness absence and performance management matters.
*Work closely with operational managers to identify workforce challenges and develop practical, sustainable HR solutions.
*Support the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and workforce improvement initiatives.
*Build effective relationships with Trade Unions, staff-side representatives and key stakeholders, ensuring constructive consultation and engagement.
*Coach and develop managers to build confidence in handling people management issues and promote consistent HR practices.
Person Specification
*Previous HR Business Partner or senior HR generalist experience, ideally within the NHS or a similarly complex public sector organisation.
*Proven experience supporting organisational change
*A strong background in managing complex employee relations cases, with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders.
*Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to balance strategic priorities and operational demands.
*A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
*CIPD qualification or equivalent relevant senior-level HR experience.