Chief People Officer jobs in United States

HR Business Partner - 6 Month FTC

Location: Truro, Cornwall • Start: ASAP

Play a pivotal role in shaping people strategy during a period of transformation.

We're looking for an experienced HR Business Partner who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and is ready to make a real difference. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a large NHS Trust, supporting senior leaders to deliver people and OD priorities that directly impact staff experience and patient care.

• Partner with senior leaders to drive workforce and OD priorities that align to Care Group objectives.


• Lead on complex employee relations matters (including medical workforce cases), ensuring fair, timely outcomes.


• Support large-scale organisational change, workforce redesign and service transformation.


• Shape and deliver proactive recruitment and retention strategies.


• Use workforce data and KPIs to influence decision-making and improve performance.


• Build strong relationships with staffside colleagues and external partners to promote best practice.

• Proven experience as a senior HR Business Partner in a large, unionised setting (NHS or comparable).


• Chartered MCIPD (or equivalent) with strong employment law knowledge.


• Skilled at leading change, with excellent coaching, influencing and stakeholder management abilities.


• Analytical, commercial, and confident in making decisions on sensitive, complex issues.

• A fixed-term contract (6 months) with the opportunity to make a big impact quickly.


• The chance to lead on key projects while supporting day-to-day people challenges.


• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available to support work-life balance.


• A welcoming, supportive culture where your expertise will be valued.

Interested? Apply today

We welcome applications from candidates across healthcare and other complex, unionised sectors