Assistant Strategic People & OD Business Partner

Assistant Strategic People & OD Business Partner Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and proactive individual to join our People Team at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, supporting the Specialist & Acute Care System. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Strategic People & OD Business Partner to provide strategic workforce and organizational development support across a diverse range of services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence workforce transformation, assist leaders in driving positive change, and help foster an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Your primary focus will be on delivering workforce improvements throughout the system, aiding leaders in addressing complex people challenges, and driving initiatives that enhance staff experience and organizational effectiveness. You will work collaboratively with operational and clinical leaders on various workforce priorities, including equality, diversity and inclusion, leadership development, workforce planning, and resourcing solutions in areas facing recruitment and retention challenges.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Strategic People & OD Business Partner in developing a proactive and professional business partnering service, working closely with senior management and leadership teams.
• Assist in embedding workforce planning and good people management practices within the team and across the organization, which may include actions to increase workforce engagement, facilitate workforce redesign, and manage organizational change related to personnel issues.
• Support the implementation of organizational development and workforce improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the People Services Team in executing activities that support the delivery of the People & OD strategy and enhance the overall performance of the Trust System.
• Engage in a continuous improvement environment that delivers high-quality, professional people practices.
• Provide effective and timely guidance to managers and leaders on employment terms, policies, procedures, and employment law matters, ensuring a consistent approach across the Trust.
• Assist in the implementation of all People & OD policies and practices, including workforce modernization, transformation, and risk management.

Requirements

• Educated to degree level with an additional qualification equivalent to a Master’s level or relevant experience at a similar level.
• Possession of a Level 7 CIPD qualification is essential.
• Experience in a similar role within a healthcare or organizational development context is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with senior and multi-professional colleagues.
• Ability to operate in a continuous improvement environment and deliver high-quality people practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary between £49,387 and £56,515 per annum.
• Permanent contract with full-time hours.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

This role is based at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool, and applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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