Assistant Business Partner Remote working with occasional Onsite Requirement in Cardiff 3 month contract 226pd inside IR35Building on recent digital investment, our client has a leading role in delivering the national programmes needed for modern technology-enabled healthcare. These are large-scale developments that will make a significant difference to the people of Wales. BACKGROUND A People OD Assistant Business Partner is responsible for supporting the People OD Management team to influence and drive the strategic People Organisational Development agenda within the People OD Directorate.As People OD Assistant Business Partner, you will:Support the People OD Business Partner to deliver a proactive and professional business partnering service working closely and collaboratively with the Directorates senior leadership teams. Understand priorities and issues and work within the operational People OD team to support in providing expertise for the People OD Directorate. Support the People OD Business Partner with the embedding of workforce planning and good people management practices within the team and across the organisation, which could include actions to increase engagement with the workforce, the facilitation of workforce redesign and new ways of working, management of organisational change people related issues, performance management and monitoring of workforce targets and developing managerial and team capabilities. Develop key working relationships with Directors, Senior Management, People OD colleagues internal and external to the organisation, external service providers, Local and National Trade Union Representatives and colleagues.QUALIFICATIONSEssentialDegree in an associated professional field (or equivalent qualification/experience).Associate member CIPD.Specialist knowledge acquired through specialist courses and/or significant formal training in a relevant field.Further evidence of relevant higher-level education and/or training. Knowledge gained through practical experience of working at this level, across the range of work procedures and practices.Evidence of continuous professional development.DesirableConflict resolution/mediation training.Management qualification.Knowledge of the NHS.SKILLS AND EXPERIENCESpecialist knowledge of employment and related legislation and the ability to advise managers and staff. Knowledge of ACAS codes of good practice.Highly motivated and able to prioritise workload. Awareness of commitment to diversity.Welsh language skills are desirable at levels 1 or above in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh