People Partner: Employee Experience and Culture

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of ODI Global's employee experience strategy.
• Design and implement initiatives that improve engagement, retention and the overall employee experience.
• Lead the delivery and analysis of staff engagement surveys and coordinate the development and implementation of organisational action plans.
• Monitor employee engagement trends and identify opportunities to improve organisational culture and colleague experience.
• Work with managers to embed positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Lead on the development and implementation on matters related to reward and recognition.
• Lead on the development of performance management process in line with strategy, managing and maintaining systems as required.

• Lead organisational development initiatives that support ODI Global's strategic objectives.
• Design and deliver programmes that strengthen organisational culture, collaboration and leadership capability.
• Support managers to develop high-performing, inclusive and engaged teams.
• Work with colleagues to identify organisational development priorities and implement appropriate interventions.
• Promote continuous learning and organisational effectiveness across the organisation.

• Develop and coordinate ODI Global's learning and development offer, including managing and maintaining the organisation’s LMS system.
• Identify organisational learning needs and develop appropriate programmes and resources.
• Support leadership and management development initiatives.
• Coordinate induction and onboarding learning programmes.
• Promote career development and continuous professional development opportunities for colleagues.

• Lead the development and delivery of ODI Global's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy and action plans.
• Monitor progress against organisational EDI objectives and report on key metrics.
• Support managers in embedding inclusive practices across recruitment, development and people management.
• Promote an inclusive organisational culture where diversity is valued and colleagues can thrive.
• Work collaboratively with employee networks and relevant working groups to support organisational inclusion.

• Lead the organisation's wellbeing strategy and associated initiatives.
• Develop programmes that promote positive physical and mental wellbeing.
• Coordinate wellbeing campaigns and awareness activities.
• Lead safeguarding policy development and organisational safeguarding initiatives.
• Provide advice and guidance on safeguarding matters in collaboration with relevant colleagues.

• Develop and coordinate internal People communications.
• Ensure colleagues receive clear, timely and engaging information on People initiatives, policies and organisational developments.
• Work with Communications colleagues to support organisational messaging relating to people and culture.
• Promote opportunities for employee voice and feedback

• Support the review and development of People policies relating to wellbeing, learning, equality, diversity and inclusion, organisational development and employee experience.
• Ensure policies reflect current legislation, organisational priorities and best practice.
• Prepare guidance and supporting materials for managers and employees.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of employee experience initiatives using workforce data and feedback.
• Identify opportunities to improve People services through innovation, digital solutions and continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with the People Systems & Data Partner to develop meaningful workforce insights and performance measures.

• Support the Director of People with Trade Union and Staff liaison.
• Develop effective working relationships with managers, employees, employee networks and external partners.
• Represent the People Function on organisational projects, steering groups and working groups.
• Support the People Director in delivering strategic organisational priorities relating to culture and people development.

• Provide effective supervision and support to the People Advisor on tasks delegated to them, setting clear objectives, priorities and performance expectations and monitoring the quality, accuracy and timeliness of work undertaken.
• Contribute to departmental planning and delivery of the People Strategy.
• Prepare reports, briefing papers and management information as required, including providing data and analysis to support Board reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure appropriate handling of sensitive information.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the post.
• Work collaboratively as required across the Team to ensure an appropriate People Service is maintained

Person Specification

• Holds a CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent.
• Significant experience of successfully leading employee engagement, organisational development or culture initiatives in a range of organisations.
• Demonstrable experience of designing and delivering learning and development and performance management programmes.
• Experience of developing and implementing reward and recognition programmes.
• Experience of developing and implementing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.
• Experience of leading organisational wellbeing programmes.
• Experience of working in a unionised environment.
• Excellent understanding of organisational development principles and employee engagement practice.
• Strong communication, influencing and facilitation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Experience of analysing workforce information and using data to inform decision-making.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools

• Experience within an international organisation.
• Experience working in the charity, research or international development sectors.
• Experience supporting organisational change and cultural transformation.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policy and practice.
• Experience of employee engagement survey platforms and analysis.
• Experience of designing digital learning resources.
• Knowledge of wellbeing frameworks and best practice.

• People Director (line manager)
• People Partner (Operations) (peer)
• Data and Systems Manager (peer)
• People Advisor (task management)
• Senior Leadership Team
• Line Managers across ODI Global
• Employee Networks
• Trade Union Representatives
• Communications Team
• Learning and Development providers
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance providers
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion partners
• External organisational development consultants

• Positively support equality of opportunity both within ODI and externally.
• Help maintain a safe working environment and take responsibility for own and colleagues' Health and Safety.
• Undertake such other duties within the scope of their post as may be requested by their Manager.

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