This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional with an interest in quality improvement in HR services and an understanding of the importance of governance to support Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust in achieving its vision to deliver the best outcomes for patients, with the best people, and partnerships.

Working within the People & Organisational Development directorate, this role will lead the HR Services team and act as the specialist lead for Quality, Policy and Governance, and will promote and ensure governance and compliance and provide guidance to lead HR policy development.

This post will be formally based from Trust HQ, or another YAS site however the team are predominantly working remotely at present so this role will offer a significant opportunity for flexible working including remote working. Whilst it is a permanent opportunity a secondment would also be considered for the right applicant.

If this opportunity interests you we await your application!

Main duties of the job

As a pivotal role working across the HR function the post holder will have responsibility for Quality, HR Governance, Policy Development, and Job Evaluation providing advice, and ensuring compliance and reporting for assurance.

The role will also be the lead for the HR policy development by providing advice and guidance to the Trust to ensure that the review and development of HR policies progress in a timely manner with appropriate consultation with Trade Union Colleagues and, that policy governance standards adhered to.

This role will also support People related projects, taking the lead where appropriate to ensure that a Quality Improvement approach is at the heart of everything we do. As a member of our team the post holder will deliver high quality and professional advice to managers and staff whilst ensuring compliance with all HR policies, procedures and standards.

About us

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 dependent)
• 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.
• Contributory Pension.
• Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes.
• 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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Job responsibilities

The HR Quality & Governance Lead role involves leading and ensuring the effective delivery of job evaluation frameworks and governance processes. Key responsibilities include maintaining consistency and transparency in evaluations, overseeing governance protocols, supporting organizational design initiatives, and providing expert advice to stakeholders. The role also entails driving continuous improvement in evaluation methods and aligning job evaluation outcomes with broader organizational objectives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience
• Chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or equivalent (N.B. Associate membership CIPD accompanied by Masters degree would be considered)
• Knowledge of equality and diversity legislation
• Excellent understanding of NHS Terms and Conditions of Employment Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Knowledge of Information Governance and legal requirements

Experience

• Experience of monitoring KPIs supporting with remedial action, where required
• Experience of managing or supervising staff
• Experience of negotiating and consulting with Trade Union representatives in a highly unionised environment
• Experience of researching, developing and implementing HR policies, procedures and practices
• Experience of translating workforce information in strategies and plans to drive performance improvement
• Experience of implementing programmes of change in a HR setting
• Experience of Information Governance and data protection in an HR setting
• Experience of providing highly specialised HR advice and support to managers

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to differing audiences
• Ability to prioritise tasks, and to manage conflicting demands on time and resources, to deliver objectives
• Ability to analyse information and present it in an easily understood, logical format
• Ability to develop effective working relationships, and demonstrate professional credibility with colleagues at all levels
• Competent IT skills - able to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel to good standard

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.

HR Business Partner - Quality & Governance

Full-time,Part-time,Flexible working,Compressed hours