People Business Partner - Plymouth, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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Plymouth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

People Partner Act as a strategic People Partner to a designated Care Group and Service Lines, developing a thorough understanding of the business plans and HR and OD issues to ensure that their workforce requirements are identified, planned and delivered on a timely basis.

Lead and manage the HR interface with Managers and staff in the Trust, providing expert advice and support on employee relations issues, offering legal terms and conditions advice, providing expert advice on complex HR cases to Managers.

Ensure the provision of a consistent professional service across all Service Lines, underpinned by sound knowledge and the principles of good practice.

Develop the management capability of Line Managers, coaching and equipping them with the knowledge and skills to handle staff management responsibilities in line with the Trusts strategic direction.

Influence and drive business thinking and develop HR approaches that support operational business objectives, organisational design and resource plans.

Act as an advocate of change and champion change for all employees of the Trust by educating, informing and coaching staff and Managers where appropriate.

Foster a positive climate of employee relations within the Trust, to support the implementation of a partnership approach and develop and maintain good working relationships with representatives of Trade Unions and staff organisations.

Work in partnership with the Organisational Development team to develop interventions to address the leadership and management agenda within the Trust and promote cultural change.

Work in partnership with the Workforce Team to develop workforce reports that meet the needs of Service Line Managers and Heads of Service.

Support Managers in achieving strategic objectives and increasing workforce productivity.

Employee Relations Take responsibility for the management of complex employee relations cases through advice and coaching, ensuring the approach is pragmatic.

Facilitate advice and guidance on national/local terms and conditions of employment.

Develop and maintain expertise in specified areas of Human Resources management practice, including employment legislation and case law, a n d impart this knowledge to Managers and staff across the Trust.

Support the designated Care Group and Service Lines to identify problems, develop appropriate interventions and solutions by facilitating improvement processes concerning individual and team performance and change management.

Interpret and advise on employment legislation and best practice in all Employee Relations matters.

Support all cases that could or do result in employment tribunal proceedings, providing a strategic approach to the management of claims.

Participate in a range of external HR networks representing the directorate and the Trust, to develop knowledge of the best HR management practice outside the Trust.

Take an active role in the Joint Staff Negotiating Committee (JSNC).

Policy Development Hold regular meetings with Managers and stakeholders to review HR management practices and communicate workforce policies and procedures.

Design and deliver workshops on employee relations and performance management topics