Assistant Human Resources Business Partner

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Hospital Trust in England is seeking an experienced HR Manager. The role involves providing HR advice, supporting performance management, and contributing to HR strategies across divisions. Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering excellent healthcare services. Competitive benefits are offered, including flexible hours, on-site facilities, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Free 24-hours counseling support

On-site nursery

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR management or a related field.
• Ability to provide strategic HR support to management.
• Strong understanding of NHS policies and procedure.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support across divisions.
• Participate in the development of HR strategies.
• Manage performance-related HR issues.

Skills

HR advisory skills

Change management

Performance management

Employee relations

Education

Relevant HR qualification

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We’re seeking an exceptional and experienced HR Professional to join us. It’s an exciting opportunity for the right person. Imagine working in a team of dedicated and friendly HR specialists where we all share the same values and passion for delivering an outstanding service through collaborative working with NNUH’s managers. This role’s primary focus will be supporting the creation of a Single Digital Team (SDT) across our three acute Hospital Trusts:

• James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH)
• Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH)
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust (QEH)

We are proud to provide an HR service that supports staff to deliver exemplary care for every patient. If this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.

Role

To provide a Human Resources Manager role to one of four Divisions, initiating HR solutions as required.

To actively participate in the development and implementation of the Trust’s Human Resources and Organisational Development Strategies and provide HR advice and support to heads of department, service managers and divisional general managers to support delivery of the Trust’s strategic and operational agendas.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.

Responsibilities

1. Performance management (e.g. management of sickness absence and poor performance)
2. Interpretation of Human Resources Data
3. Promotion of multi-disciplinary team working
4. Change management to assist new ways of working
5. Staff involvement and employee relations
6. Training and development
7. Embedding a culture of management in line with our PRIDE values and “know your staff”

Benefits and working culture

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff. The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

This advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025