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Band 7 Assistant HR Business Partner

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Location
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 Per annum
Profession
Manager and corporate
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
19 May 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
05 May 2026

Job overview

The Adult Specialist Rehabilitation Division are seeking a highly experienced, resilient, and motivated Assistant HR Business Partner to join their complex and fast paced Division.

The post holder will be a key contact for operational managers within the ASR Division, this will involve travelling to the various Divisional sites facilitating effective delivery of health services, via provision of a comprehensive proactive HR service, including the facilitation of on site HR Clinics, managing complex casework, supporting  a sickness absence caseload and providing support to organisational change programmes.  This post will also support Policy development, and Agenda for Change.

The post holder will support embedding a “Just and Learning Culture,” as part of the Trust’s management of conduct within its Disciplinary Policy promoting the Trust’s values and, in particular, its “Equality and Inclusion agenda.”  The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of operational HR, will have the ability to deputise for the HR Business Partner. This role can operate on a flexible hour’s basis however is not suitable for remote working and the core of the role is embedded within the Divisional team who have an on site presence.

The role includes day to day proactive support and management of a small team of Senior HR Advisors

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering on targets, work well under pressure, be highly organised, have excellent communication skills and have significant competence in analysing and presenting data as monthly reporting requirements.

The candidate will be able to operate in an environment of rapid change and conflicting priorities.  Expert knowledge of the full range of HR policies and procedures and excellent working knowledge of employment legislation is essential.

Candidates are required to set out how they meet the essential Criteria of the Person Specification as part of the application process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant will be CIPD qualified and have relevant generalist HR experience . Applications are welcome from individuals who are dedicated to make a difference, have a can-do attitude with excellent communication and organisational abilities along with the willing to build long term relationships with managers and key stakeholders.