Head of HR and OD

Lead the transformation of People services providing expert advice and direction consistent with the People & OD strategy, BSW ICB corporate objectives and BSW ICB values, including improving the experience of staff and the overall quality and efficiency of services. Demonstrate skillful relationship building with managers and staff, trade union colleagues and other internal and external stakeholders to uphold the reputation of People and the BSW ICB, showing mature understanding and an ability to deal with sensitive, political and conflicting agendas and to work with uncertainty. Proactively lead on complex, sensitive and often contentious workforce issues providing prompt expert, evidence-based advice and solutions, interpreting employment legislation and case law, seeking senior and/or legal advice to support decision making when necessary. Ensure that employee relations cases are managed effectively in line with just culture and best people practices principles, ensuring that learning
is taken from all cases to improve organisational culture and practice. Provide leadership and specialist advice to senior leaders and Directors on the most sensitive and highly complex employee relations issues. Demonstrating exceptional communication skills in difficult situations with, and between managers, staff, and trade union representatives, colleague engagement colleagues, gaining cooperation and commitment through skilled negotiation overcoming barriers, navigating potentially hostile, highly emotive environments to reach mutually agreed solutions and a plan of action.