HR Business Partner - Fixed termNHS

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a HR Business Partner on a Fixed Term Contract for 18 months to join our team.

The HR Business Partner will work alongside and within the Community Health Services, Dentistry & Primary Care Directorate as part of the Partnerships, Improvement and Programmes team providing a critical link between workforce strategy and the Directorate's transformation agenda. Working across the Directorate and in partnership with senior leaders, clinicians and stakeholders, the HR Business Partner will provide expert leadership and advice on workforce strategy, organisational change, employee relations and people development, ensuring that workforce implications are identified early and that staff are effectively engaged and supported through change.

Main duties of the job

As an experienced HR professional, you will provide high-quality strategic and operational HR support to your assigned areas. You will:

• Build strong, effective partnerships with senior leaders to support delivery of Directorate objectives
• Work collaboratively with trade unions, fostering positive employee relations
• Develop a deep understanding of service priorities and translate these into workforce strategies
• Identify workforce challenges and design targeted, impactful interventions
• Contribute to system-wide workforce initiatives and continuous improvement

Job description

• Postgraduate qualification (Masters level) in HR Management, or equivalent experience
• Significant experience in a senior HR or workforce role within a complex organisation
• Proven ability to operate within a multi-disciplinary HR team, engaging stakeholders at all levels
• Specialist knowledge of HR practice and employment law
• Strong understanding of both operational and strategic workforce issues (e.g. workforce planning, medical workforce, staff engagement)
• A quality-focused mindset, with a flexible and innovative approach to solving complex problems

We can support hybrid working approach between working regularly on our trust sites and working from home.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team