Assistant People and OD Business Partner
Posted 20/05/2024 by Digital Health and Care Wales
People & Organisational Development (P&OD) Assistant Business Partner
Location: DHCW Office Base/Hybrid
Salary: £35,922
Contract Type: 12 month Fixed Term
About Us
Join our dedicated team at Digital Health & Care Wales, where we strive to be the "employer of choice". The People & Organisational Development (P&OD) Directorate is at the heart of driving our strategic agenda, supporting leadership development, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
About the Role
As a P&OD Assistant Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in supporting the P&OD Team to influence and drive the strategic People and Organisational Development agenda. Working closely with senior leadership teams, you will deliver a proactive and professional business partnering service, focusing on workforce planning, resource availability, and leadership development within your designated Directorates.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of the People & OD Strategy, enhancing Directorate performance through effective communication and trust-based relationships with senior managers.
- Coach and support line managers to improve workforce plans and people management practices.
- Design and deliver training and development programmes, ensuring managers understand HR policies and practices.
- Support workforce planning initiatives, including talent management and succession planning, to support new ways of working.
- Analyse and present people performance data, identifying trends and advising on necessary actions.
- Act as a change enabler to facilitate organisational development and manage complex employee relations issues.
- Champion and embed DHCW’s values and behaviours, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
- Deputise for the P&OD Business Partner in meetings, providing insights on people metrics and making recommendations.
About You
Qualifications and Knowledge:
- Degree level qualification and/or CIPD.
- Specialist knowledge acquired through formal training in a relevant field.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Experience:
- Significant experience as a people professional.
- Proven experience working in partnership with Trade Unions would be desirable.
- Strong background in managing employee relations issues, including disciplinary, grievance, and sickness cases.
- Experience in delivering training and presenting investigation findings.
Skills and Attributes:
- In-depth knowledge of employment law and ACAS codes of practice.
- Ability to analyse complex data and present it in a meaningful way.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied workload.
Desirable:
- Conflict resolution/mediation training.
- Management qualification.
- Ability to speak Welsh to Level 1.
- Knowledge of NHS terms, conditions, and policies.
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Application Deadline: Friday, 31st May 2024
- Type:
- Contract
- Start Date:
- ASAP
- Contract Length:
- up to 12 months
- Contact Name:
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- Job Reference:
- SID1630
- Job ID:
- 221682428
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