Job overview
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an aspiring or developing HR professional to join our team as an Associate HR Business Partner in a supported development role at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an ideal position for someone who is ready to step into a more strategic HR role, with structured support, mentoring, and development, enabling you to grow into a fully-fledged HR Business Partner within a busy acute hospital environment.
Working as part of a forward-thinking People & OD Directorate, you will provide support to a dedicated division in delivering a high-quality, proactive HR service supported by a People Advisor..
This role is designed with development at its core. You will:
- Gradually build your experience in strategic partnering
- Be supported to lead on increasingly complex workforce initiatives
- Receive coaching and mentorship from experienced HRBPs and senior leaders
You will play a key role in helping services deliver safe, high-quality patient care by ensuring they have the right people, skills, and culture in place.
Main duties of the job
Key Duties of the role:
- Partner with Divisional teams, supported by a People Advisor, to provide expert HR support and advice
- Support organisational change programmes, including restructures and service redesign
- Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and talent initiatives
- Use workforce data to identify trends and support evidence-based decision making
- Work collaboratively across People services (ER, Recruitment, OD, EDI)
- Coach and support managers to build confidence and capability in people management
This is a development-focused Band 8a role, and we are committed to helping you succeed. You will benefit from:
- Structured onboarding and development plan tailored to your experience
- Regular supervision and mentoring from a Senior HR Business Partner
- Opportunities to shadow, lead, and learn across a range of HR specialisms
- Access to leadership and professional development programmes
- Exposure to strategic projects and Trust-wide initiatives
We want to invest in your growth and support you in progressing your HR career within the NHS.
We are looking for someone with strong foundational HR experience who is ready to take the next step.
About You
We are looking for someone with strong foundational HR experience who is ready to take the next step.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Essential:
- CIPD Level 5 (working towards Level 7 or equivalent experience)
- Experience in an HR advisory role within a complex organisation
- Sound knowledge of employment law and HR practice
- Experience managing employee relations cases
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A genuine commitment to learning and professional development
Desirable:
- Experience within the NHS or public sector
- Understanding of Agenda for Change terms and conditions
- Experience supporting change or transformation initiatives
Most importantly, you will bring curiosity, resilience, and a proactive approach to learning.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Person specification
Person Specification
Essential
- • CIPD Level 5 (working towards Level 7 or equivalent experience)
- • Experience in an HR advisory role within a complex organisation
- • Sound knowledge of employment law and HR practice
- • Experience managing employee relations cases
- • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- • A genuine commitment to learning and professional development
Desirable
- • Experience within the NHS or public sector
- • Understanding of Agenda for Change terms and conditions
- • Experience supporting change or transformation initiatives
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This advert is for Associate HR Business Partner with The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Uxbridge, London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £63,665 - £70,887 per annum inc HCAA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Jun 2026.
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