HR Business Partner

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.

Why join?

• Be part of a high-profile project with visible impact across the organisation.
• Work closely with senior leaders, giving you a true seat at the table to influence workforce decisions.
• Gain exposure to major organisational change and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare services.
• Join a supportive People & OD team, where collaboration and development are at the core.
• Enjoy the variety-no two days are the same, from strategic planning to hands-on problem-solving.

What you’ll be doing

• 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.

About you

• 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.

What’s on offer

• 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.