Human Resources Business Partner

NHS; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Harrogate is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to shape HR strategies and influence leadership development. The role includes managing workforce initiatives, enhancing staff engagement, and leading change management projects. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree, CIPD registration, and proven experience in HR roles. The position offers a supportive culture and opportunities for career progression in the NHS, fostering a community-focused environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling service

Staff Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR roles within complex organizations.
• Ability to manage change effectively.
• Thorough knowledge of employment law.

Responsibilities

• Align HR strategies with corporate objectives.
• Lead workforce planning and leadership development.
• Manage organisational change initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Change management

Policy development

Education

Masters Degree or equivalent experience

Registered with the CIPD at Chartered or Associate level

Job description

Job summary

Are you a proactive and passionate HR professional looking for a strategic role where you can truly make a difference? Harrogate and District Foundation Hospital is seeking a forward-thinking HR Business Partners (HRBP) to drive key workforce initiatives, shape leadership development, and support organisational change.

Join us and work in a supportive, values-driven environment where you can make a real impact in the NHS and your local community, enjoy opportunities for career development and progression, and thrive in a culture that promotes continuous improvement.

Interviews for this role will be held on the Harrogate Hospital site.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure HR strategies are aligned with corporate and clinical services objectives
• Champion workforce planning and leadership development
• Enhance staff engagement and cultural transformation
• Lead on key projects to support our KITE values (Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork, and Equality)

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Job details

Date posted: 27 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 421-CORP-3491B

Job locations: Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SX

Job responsibilities

Strategic Influence & Leadership: Effective communication and influencing stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external, including partnership working with Trade Union colleagues.

Business Insight & Workforce Strategy: Understand clinical service operations, anticipate trends, and integrate HR initiatives into broader organisational goals using continuous improvement methodologies.

Change Management & Organisational Development: Lead organisation change initiatives, support workforce redesign, and facilitate organisational development activity.

Talent & Succession Planning: Develop strategies to enhance workforce capabilities, succession planning, and effective resource management.

Risk & Compliance Management: Mitigate risks in employment matters, interpret legislation, and ensure adherence to national employment and legislative frameworks. Actively involved in policy development and governance.

Technology & Data Utilisation: Leverage HR systems and analytics to drive evidence based decision making and workforce planning.

Operational: Advise on complex employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practices for both the Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental workforce.

This role will be aligned to the Planned, Surgical and Children's Care Directorate, primarily based on the Harrogate Hospital Site.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Masters Degree or equivalent experience
• Registered with the CIPD at Chartered level or Associate level with equivalent experience

Experience (Essential)

• Previous HR role within employee relations/business partnering in a large complex organisation
• Policy development and successful implementation
• Record of successful achievement of managing change as an HR professional
• Experience of supporting health and well-being and employee experience programmes

Desirable

• NHS Experience

Knowledge (Essential)

• Knowledge and understanding of the workforce and OD priorities in the NHS
• Ability to interpret and implement HR strategy and policy
• A thorough knowledge of employment law and experience of interpreting the law in an HR advisory role
• Understanding of the Equality and Diversity agenda within a public sector setting

Desirable

• Experience of change management programs including restructures, redundancy and TUPE transfers

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SX

Employer's website: https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/