HR Business Partner (OD)
Job details
Job title:
HR Business Partner –
Organisational
Development (OD)
Responsible
to:
Head of People
Responsible
for:
Posts in the Organisational
Development function
Location:
Liverpool with travel across all
locations
Overview of the role
The overall purpose of the HR Business Partner role is to work in partnership with managers and
with the HR Business Partner (HR) to ensure a holistic organisational development approach and
one which builds the capacity and capability of the workforce and engenders a culture of continuous
improvement and learning.
To provide operational management and direction to all staff within the Organisational Development
(OD) function and to ensure that the service is responsive, cost effective and provides innovative
solutions.
To work with the Head of People and other key stakeholders on the development and
implementation of functional strategies. For developing and delivering appropriate learning
interventions flowing from these strategies and for communication across the organisation.
To ensure that the OD service is responsive, cost effective and provides innovative solutions.
The post holder will deputise for the Head of People and will provide management support across
the whole of OD including HR staff as appropriate, this includes managing staff and being
responsible for all areas of performance within the team.
Main responsibilities and accountabilities
Leadership
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Provide management to staff within the function.
As part of HR’s management team to work to embed Plus Dane’s vision, values and
mission, and chosen organisational culture.
Consult with and influence and build relationships with key external stakeholders.
Strategy
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With the Head of People to lead on the development and successful implementation of
strategies, business and financial plans in the function.
Shape the services in the function to meet the needs of customers, stakeholders (internal
and external) this includes identifying growth initiatives, partnership working and employee
engagement.
To work with the Leadership Team to help shape Plus Dane’s overall corporate strategies
and business plans.
Performance management
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To holistically manage performance of the team and to develop and ensure that KPI’s are
met.
To set and be accountable for the performance of the team and be accountable for the
achievement of targets, goals, objectives etc.
HR Business Partner (OD)
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Drive sustained performance across Plus Dane through holistic performance management
interventions.
Lead on initiatives to deliver business improvements within the function.
Promote a customer and performance focused culture within the function.
Responsible for the delivery of all programmes of work within the function.
To develop and lead the organisations Something for Everyone (diversity) strategy and
associated work across the organisation.
Finances, budgets and resources
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Accountable for the delivery of budgets within the function.
Ensure all of Plus Dane’s assets and resources are used efficiently and effectively and
delivered in line with the Value for Money Strategy.
Governance
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Ensure that Plus Dane operates within all regulatory guidance, statutory and legislative
requirements.
Responsible for the identification and management of risks within the function and support
risk management activities across the rest of the organisation.
Management
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Provide clear management and direction to all staff within the function.
Encourage and promote cross functional working between teams across Plus Dane.
Functional
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Responsible for delivering and supporting the delivery of all HR and organisational
development programmes of work across Plus Dane.
Other
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Provide expert professional advice to the Board, Leadership Team and staff as required.
Ensure all work is aligned to the vision, mission and values of Plus Dane.
Ensure that all functional strategies, policies, processes and guidance notes are up to date
and in line with best practice / current legislation.
Carry out all other duties as may be reasonably assigned from time to time, with the level
of this job description.
Functional responsibilities
The post is responsible for providing management and direction to the following functions within
Plus Dane:
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HR strategy
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Employee engagement
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Pay and reward
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Performance Management
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Talent management
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Organisational development
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Employee relations etc.
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Succession Planning including
apprenticeships
Key contacts
The post is responsible for actively promoting and representing Plus Dane to a broad range of
stakeholders. Key contacts in the post are detailed below.
Key internal contacts are:
Key external contacts are:
HR Business Partner (OD)
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Plus Dane Board
Leadership Team
Managers and staff across the
organisation
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Unions
External advisors, including legal and
health professionals
Recruiters
HR Business Partner (OD)
Job details
Job title:
HR Business Partner (OD)
Area
Requirements
Education
 Professional qualification (Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development
qualified)
 Educated to Degree level or equivalent post graduate qualifications or
equivalent senior level experience
Experience
and
knowledge
Has experience of:
 Developing and implementing organisational competencies, leadership, human
resources and people management processes
 Managing OD functions that deliver the full range of professional OD activities to
the highest standards
 Developing and implementing strategies
 Developing and leading on change management activities
 Operating as part of a management team
 Managing a staff team
 Providing expert advice to senior staff / stakeholders on complex issues
 Coaching managers and building capacity
 Delivering a high performing service
 Building strong working relationships with external stakeholders and partners
Has knowledge of:
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Personal
qualities
The political agenda / current operating environment for social housing providers
The housing and related markets
Best practice approaches to delivering the full range of HR and OD services
Employment law and regulations
Able to:
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Lead, motivate and develop staff
Lead by example
Lead the delivery of operational services
Think commercially and provide strategic business insight
Think strategically and solve complex problems
Control budgets
Represent and promote Plus Dane’s mission and influence others
Confidently make decisions
Has:
 High personal integrity and a strong focus on personal accountability to deliver
effective outcomes
 Excellent communication and negotiation skills
 Excellent written, verbal and numerical skills
Is:
 Self-motivated
 Performance driven
HR Business Partner (OD)
 Customer focused