Senior People Partner

Job summary

UHB under unprecedented pressure. Funding is tight, expectations are high, and we're asking our people to do more with less. We've two Senior People Partner (SPP) opportunities - Heartlands & Solihull. Both require HR professionals with comprehensive experience across complex ER and people services.

We're not going to pretend these SPP roles are anything other than challenging - they're demanding positions requiring experienced professionals who understand the reality of working in today's health service.

Our successful efforts to encourage staff to speak up have significantly increased caseload leading to challenging and complex ER casework -- requiring expert attention and pragmatic delivery. Our people continue to be our best asset and ensuring their wellbeing will make certain our patients receive the best care.

We want resilient do-ers who can deliver results under pressure. The transformation and strategy work - the interesting stuff - will come. You'll partner with expert teams and support Associate Directors of People (ADP) in delivering local solutions while leading and developing site teams under pressure. We need professionals with immediate expertise across complex people practice who can make a genuine difference in demanding, high-pressure environments.

Full and visible support from your ADP will be available and a tailored benefits of flexible hybrid working, and package that offers more than the norm.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

At Heartlands you'll work at the heart of communities, who see Heartlands as their anchor organisation. We want to keep 'the heart' in Heartlands, by ensuring that our People who look after our communities, feel valued, they are developed, they feel safe and regard Heartlands as an employer of choice.

At Solihull, you'll join a site with a strong community feel that has achieved notable successes, including our recent 'Outstanding' CQC rating in OPD. However, significant challenges remain in workforce retention and development. Your focus will be on staff experience, implementing our People Plan to ensure staff are fulfilled and motivated, building on existing foundations whilst addressing the complex people challenges that affect even successful healthcare environments.

You'll provide expert oversight of complex employee relations investigations, supported by a team of People Advisors and Directorate Administrators. Cases will be led by Case Managers with designated Investigating Officers, whilst you ensure compliance with processes, provide professional guidance, and maintain our commitment to timely resolution.

Interviews to be held in person at Heartlands on 8th/9th September 2025

To maintain fairness in our recruitment process, we ask candidates to wait six months between applications. We appreciate your enthusiasm and look forward to your future application.