Human Resources Business Partner
Posted 2 days 23 hours ago by Merseywestlancs
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Lancashire, Chorley, United Kingdom, PR6 0
Job Description
We want talented and enthusiastic people from all backgrounds to join , with us you can learn, grow and develop yourself and your career, realising your true ambitions and aspirations.
Whatever you're looking for in your career, you'll find it here at MWL.
After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are agreeing to "name of trust" transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Job overview As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will work closely with divisional leadership teams to drive workforce performance, modernisation and cultural improvement across the organisation. You will act as a trusted advisor, providing high quality, customer focused HR expertise to support service delivery, workforce planning and organisational change.
In this key role, you will lead on the development and implementation of effective workforce strategies, partnering with managers to anticipate workforce needs, identify risks and design solutions that improve capacity, capability and staff experience. You will use workforce data and insights to inform decision making, support efficiency and strengthen planning across divisions.
You will take a proactive lead in employee relations, supporting managers with complex casework and ensuring best practice, fair and consistent approaches aligned with policy and legislation. You will also champion staff engagement, equality, diversity and wellbeing, helping to create a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
The role involves line management of HR Advisors, supporting their development and ensuring a high quality, responsive HR service.
This is a dynamic and influential position requiring strong professional credibility, excellent relationship building skills and the ability to lead and shape workforce initiatives in a fast paced operational environment.
Interview Date: 10th April 2026
Main duties of the job The HR Business Partner leads divisional workforce planning, developing strategies that support service delivery, future workforce needs and organisational priorities. The role analyses workforce data to inform decision making, drive productivity and support workforce modernisation and major change programmes. The postholder provides expert, customer focused HR advice, supporting organisational change, service redesign and building strong relationships with senior leaders, clinical teams and Staff Side partners.
They manage complex employee relations issues, guiding managers through investigations, hearings and appeals, ensuring fair, consistent application of HR policies. The role champions positive behaviours, inclusion, wellbeing and equality, promoting effective staff engagement and undertaking equality impact assessments where required.
The HRBP strengthens leadership and management capability by working with Learning & Development, supporting coaching, leadership development and designing HR training for managers. They also contribute to medical workforce planning. The post includes line management of HR Advisors, overseeing casework, coaching team members and ensuring high quality service delivery.
The HRBP contributes to HR strategy, policy development and governance, monitoring compliance with employment standards, contractual requirements and workforce regulations, and escalating risks where necessary.
Working for our organisation Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
The HRBP will work proactively with senior leaders, clinical directors, operational managers, Staff Side representatives and wider HR colleagues to ensure a cohesive, customer focused and responsive HR service. They will use workforce intelligence, policy expertise and strong partnering skills to influence decision making and drive improvements in workforce capacity, capability and staff experience.
The role includes leading change initiatives, managing complex employee relations issues, promoting a positive and inclusive culture, and developing people management capability across divisional teams. The HRBP will also line manage HR Advisors, ensuring high quality case management and supporting their professional development.
Main Responsibilities
Whatever you're looking for in your career, you'll find it here at MWL.
After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are agreeing to "name of trust" transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Job overview As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will work closely with divisional leadership teams to drive workforce performance, modernisation and cultural improvement across the organisation. You will act as a trusted advisor, providing high quality, customer focused HR expertise to support service delivery, workforce planning and organisational change.
In this key role, you will lead on the development and implementation of effective workforce strategies, partnering with managers to anticipate workforce needs, identify risks and design solutions that improve capacity, capability and staff experience. You will use workforce data and insights to inform decision making, support efficiency and strengthen planning across divisions.
You will take a proactive lead in employee relations, supporting managers with complex casework and ensuring best practice, fair and consistent approaches aligned with policy and legislation. You will also champion staff engagement, equality, diversity and wellbeing, helping to create a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
The role involves line management of HR Advisors, supporting their development and ensuring a high quality, responsive HR service.
This is a dynamic and influential position requiring strong professional credibility, excellent relationship building skills and the ability to lead and shape workforce initiatives in a fast paced operational environment.
Interview Date: 10th April 2026
Main duties of the job The HR Business Partner leads divisional workforce planning, developing strategies that support service delivery, future workforce needs and organisational priorities. The role analyses workforce data to inform decision making, drive productivity and support workforce modernisation and major change programmes. The postholder provides expert, customer focused HR advice, supporting organisational change, service redesign and building strong relationships with senior leaders, clinical teams and Staff Side partners.
They manage complex employee relations issues, guiding managers through investigations, hearings and appeals, ensuring fair, consistent application of HR policies. The role champions positive behaviours, inclusion, wellbeing and equality, promoting effective staff engagement and undertaking equality impact assessments where required.
The HRBP strengthens leadership and management capability by working with Learning & Development, supporting coaching, leadership development and designing HR training for managers. They also contribute to medical workforce planning. The post includes line management of HR Advisors, overseeing casework, coaching team members and ensuring high quality service delivery.
The HRBP contributes to HR strategy, policy development and governance, monitoring compliance with employment standards, contractual requirements and workforce regulations, and escalating risks where necessary.
Working for our organisation Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
- Acute Care - Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
- Primary Care - Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
- Community Services - Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
- Specialist Regional Services - We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
The HRBP will work proactively with senior leaders, clinical directors, operational managers, Staff Side representatives and wider HR colleagues to ensure a cohesive, customer focused and responsive HR service. They will use workforce intelligence, policy expertise and strong partnering skills to influence decision making and drive improvements in workforce capacity, capability and staff experience.
The role includes leading change initiatives, managing complex employee relations issues, promoting a positive and inclusive culture, and developing people management capability across divisional teams. The HRBP will also line manage HR Advisors, ensuring high quality case management and supporting their professional development.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and implement divisional workforce plans aligned to organisational and national priorities.
- Analyse workforce data, metrics and productivity information to inform decision making and support improvements.
- Anticipate workforce implications of external and internal changes and develop effective solutions.
- Lead workforce modernisation initiatives and contribute to service redesign and efficiency programmes.
- Work with finance and planning colleagues to align workforce and business planning.
- Provide expert, customer focused HR advice to divisional leaders on people management and workforce issues.
- Lead or support organisational change programmes, including consultation, implementation and workforce transition.
- Build strong strategic relationships with senior managers, clinical leaders and other stakeholders.
- Act as a trusted advisor, influencing workforce related decisions and promoting best practice.
- Advise on and support the management of complex and sensitive employee relations cases.
- Participate in investigations, hearings, appeals and Employment Tribunal processes where required.
- Ensure fair, consistent and legally compliant application of HR policies and procedures.
- Manage casework via the divisional ER tracker, ensuring timely progression and risk escalation.
- Promote a positive, inclusive and values based culture across divisions.
- Build effective relationships with Staff Side and lead or support consultations and negotiations.
- Support managers to create healthy, supportive and engaging working environments.
- Champion equality, diversity and inclusion, completing EIAs when required.
- Work with Learning & Development to strengthen leadership and management capability.
- Contribute to a coaching culture and support initiatives that improve people management skills.
- Design and deliver HR related training and development programmes for managers.
- Support the development of the medical workforce agenda with relevant colleagues.
- Line manage HR Advisors, ensuring appropriate supervision, development and appraisal.
- Allocate and oversee casework, providing professional coaching and guidance.
- Support the development of HR administrative and advisory teams.
- Contribute to the development, review and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, NHS standards, and Trust governance requirements (e.g., employment checks, ETWD, fixed term contracts).
- Escalate risks and complex issues to senior HR leadership appropriately.
- Build effective relationships across the Trust and contribute to a seamless HR service.
- Maintain confidentiality . click apply for full job details