Interim Band 8A HR Business Partner

We are currently supporting a large NHS Trust in the West Midlands to recruit an experienced Interim HR Business Partner (Band 8a) for an initial 6-month assignment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking Trust at a critical time, supporting Urgent & Emergency Care services. The role offers flexible/fully remote working for the right candidate, with occasional on-site presence as required.

About the Role

As a senior member of the People & OD function, you will operate as a trusted advisor to Divisional leadership, playing a key role in driving workforce transformation and delivering strategic people priorities. You will partner with senior clinicians and operational leaders across Urgent & Emergency Care to support delivery against key performance, financial and cultural objectives. The role is highly autonomous and requires strong influencing capability at senior level.

Key Responsibilities

· Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to the divisional leadership team, providing expert advice, support and constructive challenge

· Lead on workforce planning, redesign and transformation, ensuring alignment with service demand and financial targets

· Support delivery of Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs) through workforce initiatives, including reducing agency/bank usage, sickness absence and improving retention

· Drive improvements in culture, engagement and inclusion, embedding a high-performance and values-led environment

· Analyse and present workforce data, identifying trends and delivering actionable insights to senior stakeholders

· Lead and support complex change programmes within a fast-paced, operational environment

· Provide expert guidance on employee relations, organisational change and employment law

· Champion a just, learning and inclusive culture across the division

Essential Requirements

· Proven experience as an NHS HR Business Partner (Band 8a or equivalent) – applications without this will not be considered

· Experience supporting senior leaders within complex, unionised healthcare environments · Strong track record of delivering workforce transformation, planning and organisational change

· Demonstrable experience contributing to cost improvement and workforce efficiency programmes

· In-depth knowledge of NHS workforce practices, employment law and HR policy

· Ability to analyse complex workforce data and influence decision-making at senior level

· Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills

Desirable Requirements

· CIPD qualification (or equivalent)

· Experience within Urgent & Emergency Care or Acute Services

· Exposure to system-wide/ICS working

Why Apply?

· Opportunity to make a tangible impact within a critical NHS service area

· Work at a senior strategic level influencing workforce and operational outcomes

· Flexible/remote working for the right candidate

· Competitive Band 8a agency capped rate

If you are an experienced NHS HR Business Partner looking for your next interim challenge, we would love to hear from you.

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