Job Description

Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity within our Human Resources team! We are recruiting for HR Business Partner to join our Southend site on a permanent full time basis.
The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) acts as an internal consultant delivering an enabling business support role , and providing strategic and operational knowledge on people related matters.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support and lead people initiatives across the whole business. From the initial concept to implementation and continual development, the HRBP will ensure that initiatives benefit both colleagues and services.
As well as being partner to the service, the post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues across the People and OD function and embrace a 'one team' ethos, continually supporting team development and challenging the status quo to ensure a consistent , value-adding HR provision to leaders and colleagues.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
55,690 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-COR-SO-0687
Job locations
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff-on-Sea
SS00RY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Advise, guide and support leaders on employee relations matters.
Coach and build senior managers capability to deliver the trusts strategic goal's
Plan, develop and evaluate methods and processes for gathering analysing interpreting and presenting data and information.
Act as HR lead in both HR work programmes and wider business projects with a HR focus.
Please see the job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Advise, guide and support leaders on employee relations matters.
Coach and build senior managers capability to deliver the trusts strategic goal's
Plan, develop and evaluate methods and processes for gathering analysing interpreting and presenting data and information.
Act as HR lead in both HR work programmes and wider business projects with a HR focus.
Please see the job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to Degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level
• Member of the CIPD (or equivalent professional qualification) with a good understanding of statutory employment legislation and HR good practice

Desirable

• Chartered Member of the CIPD
• Additional HR associated qualification, Educated to Masters level

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Substantial experience of operating as an HR business partner in a challenging, multi-functional environment
• Knowledge across a wide range of HR topics, including Resourcing, Retention, OD and Employee Relations
• Experience of coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
• High level project management skills, with an ability to work autonomously managing areas of work and projects to tight deadlines from initiation to completion
• Detailed knowledge of HR policies and procedures and an up-to-date knowledge of UK Employment law with the ability to interpret legislation and complex information and develop practical workable solutions

Desirable

• Experience of working in Health and/or social care
• Experience of monitoring budgets and of business planning processes

Communication Skills
Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Ability to prepare and produce concise, insightful communications for dissemination to internal and external stakeholders
• Coaching skills underpinned by a collaborative and supportive style of working

Personal and People Development
Essential

• Drive for performance and improvement, and flexible in approach and attitude

Desirable

• Experience of successful line management of staff and proven team leadership and motivational skills

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to Degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level
• Member of the CIPD (or equivalent professional qualification) with a good understanding of statutory employment legislation and HR good practice

Desirable

• Chartered Member of the CIPD
• Additional HR associated qualification, Educated to Masters level

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Substantial experience of operating as an HR business partner in a challenging, multi-functional environment
• Knowledge across a wide range of HR topics, including Resourcing, Retention, OD and Employee Relations
• Experience of coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
• High level project management skills, with an ability to work autonomously managing areas of work and projects to tight deadlines from initiation to completion
• Detailed knowledge of HR policies and procedures and an up-to-date knowledge of UK Employment law with the ability to interpret legislation and complex information and develop practical workable solutions

Desirable

• Experience of working in Health and/or social care
• Experience of monitoring budgets and of business planning processes

Communication Skills
Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Ability to prepare and produce concise, insightful communications for dissemination to internal and external stakeholders
• Coaching skills underpinned by a collaborative and supportive style of working

Personal and People Development
Essential

• Drive for performance and improvement, and flexible in approach and attitude

Desirable

• Experience of successful line management of staff and proven team leadership and motivational skills

Skills Required