HR Business Partner - People Services | Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust

As a result of recent investment in the HR function, we are looking for a talented, enthusiastic, HR Business Partner with a collaborative and influential style of working to lead and co-ordinate the delivery, planning and implementation of the operational HR Service, NHS and Trust HR change initiatives and programmes, including the development and implementation of effective policies and practices which best fit the needs of a successful and evolving organisation. This is an exciting time to join the us, as we are currently going through a period of change and quality improvement. If you are looking for a challenge where you can make an impact and you have the drive and ambition to succeed, this is your opportunity to make a difference through HR leadership and transformational project-management skills to produce the right results, first time, every time, supporting the team in the quest to deliver a modern, fit for purpose, proactive HR function which in turn will support the transformation of the workforce in the way we recruit, retain, develop and support our staff. The successful candidate will have experience of managing and delivery of projects being able to demonstrate tangible outcomes. You will have experience of working in a highly unionised environment and be able to work in partnership to introduce organisational change/transformation to take forward our people agenda. The postholder will: · Provide specialist advice and support to the department on the HR impact of change management, HR projects and policy review and improvement · Collaborate with the wider People Directorate and appropriate Stakeholders e.g HR Business Partners, Senior Management, other Directorates and the trade unions to ensure a thorough understanding of existing processes to establish a basis to define clear requirements when scoping change programme plans · Collaborate with wider Ambulance sector colleagues and system partners to identify areas for joint working & collaboration to create efficiencies · As part of the People Services Leadership team, lead implementation and interpretation of national changes to terms and conditions, specifically on how they affect the Trust's Workforce and pay framework · Keep up to date with developments in employment legislation and HR best practice, utilising this knowledge to support the professional development of others and ensure that Policies and Procedures are reviewed and updated · Develop and implement strategies in support of service reconfigurations as required, ensuring that the initiatives are effectively delivered and that the benefits are realised and clearly measured · Using workforce data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of HR and OD interventions and policies, establish a full understanding of how to make further improvements to Trust processes and standards

Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities. We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live. We employ more than 7,100 staff, who together with over 1,300 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice, and we are continuously working across our partnership to improve our collective offer to staff in areas like health and wellbeing, benefits and flexible working incl. hybrid working.

• Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant)
• 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.
• Contributory Pension.
• NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms etc.
• Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes (salary dependent)
• Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service.
• Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development.
• Well respected, committed and supported staff networks for our workforce.
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