About the Role
Are you passionate about creating a positive workplace culture and driving strategic HR initiatives? As our People Services Strategic Lead, you'll be delivering a professional, people‑focused HR service that adds value across the organisation. You'll lead the People Services Team both operationally and strategically; working closely with the Head of HR & OD to coach and develop others, foster a culture of positive employee relations, and deliver performance improvements.
Key Responsibilities
* A proactive and future‑focused approach to Employee Relations.
* Manage complex casework and Employment Tribunals.
* Ensure compliance with employment legislation and Trust policies.
* Lead on organisational change, policy development, and continuous service improvement.
* Promote and embed equality, diversity, and inclusion across all areas.
* Act as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leaders, influencing strategic HR decisions.
* Align initiatives with the People Strategy and broader local and national contexts within the NHS.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience in leading HR teams and managing complex employee relations.
* Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
* Strategic thinker with excellent leadership and coaching skills.
* Passionate about driving change and fostering inclusive workplaces.
* Confident communicator and trusted partner to senior colleagues.
What We Offer
* Free car parking at many of our sites.
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service.
* A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
* Flexible, family‑friendly and agile working opportunities.
* Recognition and long‑service awards.
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when working unsocial hours.
* Wellbeing line, access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.
About the Trust
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC) provides joined‑up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and a range of other locations. Our mission is to enable people to live their best life and we work together to provide outstanding care.
Visa & Immigration
We work in line with the Government UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.
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