Senior People Business Partner
Job Description:

SENIOR PEOPLE BUSINESS PARTNER

Location: Cromwell Hospital and Specialist Diagnostic Centres, London
Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, Full-time, 37.5hrs
Hybrid Working - up to 3 days per week on site (London)
Salary: Up to £80,000 depending on experience + Management Bonus Scheme (10%)
At Bupa Cromwell Hospital, we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services with a focus on people. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior People Business Partner with expertise in M&A or Growth environments to join our People team. This role is crucial in shaping the future of our hospital and diagnostic centres as we embark on an exciting expansion journey. If you have a passion for driving meaningful change, delivering outstanding people outcomes, and successfully managing projects from inception to completion, this position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the healthcare sector.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Associate HR Director and possess experience in TUPE or mergers and acquisitions, ideally within a fast-paced, growth-focused environment. Leadership, data analytics, and project management skills are essential for this role.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior People Business Partner, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across the Hospital and Diagnostic Centres. You will lead the implementation of various people plans and projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives to drive sustainable performance, regulatory excellence, and a positive workplace culture. Additionally, you will play a significant role in major change programs, workforce planning, and organisational development programs.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Collaborate with A.HRD to develop and implement project plans aligned with our growth agenda and the broader BUPA people strategy.
• Lead and support large-scale people initiatives, business integration, and transformation programs as directed by A.HRD, and identify new projects that respond to the dynamic growth environment.
• Serve as a data ambassador-utilising key data and dashboards to analyse trends and present meaningful information that supports informed decision-making.
• Serve as an advisor to senior leaders, providing support on talent management, project delivery, succession planning, and workforce planning.
• Partner with Business Partnering team on key projects, ensuring timely execution, oversight, and adherence to schedules.
• Act as a point of contact and consultant for the Partnering team.
• Work alongside the Learning Business Partner to design and deliver organisational development programs, Training Needs Analysis, and identify additional learning initiatives.
• Respond quickly to business needs and initiate relevant projects or programs accordingly.
• Lead and support major people initiatives and transformation programs.
• Integrate people risk and conduct frameworks to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Advise key resource groups or networks within the hospital and diagnostic group.
• Collaborate closely with specialist HR teams to provide high-impact people services.
• Promote employee engagement and wellbeing throughout the organisation.
• Drive performance management, talent development, and leadership growth.
• Attendance at key group Bupa project meetings and calls and to communicate key updates with ownership of any actions / action allocation to the Cromwell people team
• Deputise and cover for AHRD where required.