HR Business Partner

The HR Business Partner provides a comprehensive, proactive and solutions-focused people service that supports Barnsley Healthcare Federation's strategic objectives and operational priorities. The post holder acts as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and managers, providing expert guidance across the full employee lifecycle whilst ensuring compliance with current employment legislation, NHS workforce standards and organisational policies.

The role combines operational HR delivery with strategic workforce planning, organisational development and culture improvement initiatives. The post holder will contribute to the development of a high-performance culture, supporting staff wellbeing, engagement, inclusion and retention whilst promoting best practice in people management.

Main duties of the job

This role provides strategic and operational HR leadership, partnering with managers to deliver workforce solutions that support organisational objectives. The postholder will manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance and sickness absence matters, providing expert advice and support to managers.

The role supports workforce planning, recruitment and retention initiatives, helping to address workforce challenges and improve organisational performance. Responsibilities include analysing workforce data, identifying trends and supporting service improvement through evidence-based decision-making.

The postholder will contribute to organisational development by promoting learning, leadership development and employee engagement initiatives. They will also support the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice.

Using digital HR systems, the role will provide workforce reporting and intelligence, drive process improvements and support organisational objectives. The postholder will champion equality, diversity and inclusion, helping to create a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.

Barnsley Healthcare Federation is a not-for-profit organisation owned by local GP practices, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services across Barnsley. We support primary care by providing innovative, integrated services that improve access, enhance patient outcomes and help reduce health inequalities within our communities.

Working in partnership with GP practices, NHS organisations, local authorities and community providers, we are committed to delivering sustainable healthcare solutions that meet the evolving needs of the local population. Our values are centred on collaboration, innovation, excellence and putting patients at the heart of everything we do.

As a growing and forward-thinking organisation, Barnsley Healthcare Federation offers a supportive and inclusive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop, contribute ideas and make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of the population we serve.