Senior People and OD Business Partner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior People and OD Business Partner to join our expanding team at NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP).

Do you want to make a difference and support the NHS in Wales?

Are you interested in taking a jump into a new sector and working with some fantastic people across the whole of Wales?

Do you have a fresh perspective and want to learn?

Or are you just looking for a change?

We're about people and we're interested in your experiences and your potential. We are open to talking to you about what we have to offer and how we can work together.

We value diversity, inclusivity, agility and a willingness to work together. If you are curious about gathering different perspectives, enjoy working with people and trying to get the best for them, then we would love to see your application.

If any of these statements resonate, then this job is for you. Please do get in touch if you want to discuss the role in more detail.

We are happy to consider all applications, whether that be permanent, fixed term or secondment.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Head of Business Partnering, you will provide business partnering support to a number of our divisions and lead on a small number of projects related to our expanding role within NHS Wales.

A key focus of the role is managing a professional, effective and proactive relationship with Divisions, by understanding their key business drivers and priorities and providing an effective interface with the People and OD function to achieve these. You will also work closely with our Divisions to deliver a programme of continuous improvement and cultural change aligned to our values and behaviours.

The successful candidate will be joining us at an exciting time in our journey, as we take on more services on behalf of NHS Wales, associated with its "Once for Wales" work programme. We are looking for someone with experience of operating at a senior HR level; a track record in achieving substantial organisational change and successfully implementing complex people projects.

If you believe you have the necessary values, skills and experience, or you believe you have the potential to excel in this role, we would like to hear from you.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

Offeringa comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit

NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification Experience

• Senior HR Role in HR function within a large complex unionised organisation.
• Experience of handling highly complex employee relations issues

Knowledge

• Chartered member of the CIPD (MCIPD)
• Able to communicate in Welsh

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.