HR Business Partner

SF Recruitment; Costessey; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for the NHS, starting immediately on a hybrid basis with travel required between Norwich and Cambridge. This role involves providing proactive HR support, managing employee relations, and developing workforce plans. Candidates must be CIPD qualified, with robust experience in a Business Partner role and strong performance management skills. The contract is for 2 months, requiring 37.5 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or equivalent qualification at Masters level.
• Significant experience in a Business Partner position, ideally in the NHS context.
• Ability to produce detailed reports and consultation papers.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR support to Community Unit and Service Leads.
• Act as a trusted SME across HR and people management.
• Shape recruitment and retention strategies with leads.
• Develop measurable workforce plans.
• Lead key HR activities including Employee Relations and Diversity.

Skills

CIPD qualified

Solid experience in a Business Partner role

Confident line management background

Strong performance management capability

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in HRM or equivalent to Masters level

Additional training or equivalent experience at Masters level

Job description

HR Business Partner

NHS - Band 7

Hybrid | Immediate Start Needed | Travel Required

£25.00 - £30.00 per hour Depending on Experience

We’re looking for an experienced HR Business Partner (Band 7) who is available to start immediately and support two key NHS sites.

This is a hybrid role with travel required between Norwich and Cambridge.

Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Length: 2 months
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Key Requirements

• CIPD qualified / Postgraduate Diploma in HRM or equivalent to Masters level
• Additional training or equivalent experience at Masters level
• Solid experience in a Business Partner role (or similar)
• Confident line management background
• Strong performance management capability
• Skilled in producing consultation papers and detailed reports

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Community Unit and Service Leads to provide proactive, customer-focused HR support.
• Act as a trusted subject matter expert across all HR and people management areas, linking with wider Workforce functions.
• Partner with Recruitment & Retention leads to shape and deliver effective recruitment / retention strategies and address workforce challenges.
• Support service areas in developing realistic, measurable workforce plans.
• Lead on key HR activities including Employee Relations, Diversity & Inclusion, Wellbeing, and Staff Survey action plans.
• Manage...