Job summary

We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic HR Business Partnering Team at Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. We have a 9-month fixed-term post available due to additional support being required, with the potential for the role to become substantive.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced HR Advisor who will provide advice and support to managers and staff within their designated Directorate.

This is not a development role. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and confidently manage a busy and varied caseload from the outset. You will need to be able to provide sound and informed HR advice, ensuring that advice is in line with current legislation, Trust policies and procedures, while working with a degree of autonomy and responding confidently to often complex and sensitive employee relations matters.

We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor who can confidently manage conflicting demands on their time, navigate tricky and often complex issues towards solutions, and do so in a caring, compassionate and professional way.

In terms of flexibility, the HR Business Partnering Team has a hybrid working model in place.

Due to the number of part-time workers already within the team, ideally we would prefer to recruit to this role on a full-time basis, working 9.00am-5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to manage a varied caseload and provide timely, confident and evidence-based advice across a broad range of HR matters, ensuring that advice is in line with current employment legislation, NHS terms and conditions and Trust policies and procedures.

This will include providing advice and hands-on support in relation to employee relations matters.You will work closely with managers to help them address issues appropriately, consistently and fairly, while recognising the operational needs of the service and maintaining a strong focus on employee experience.

Reducing sickness absence is a key priority for the Trust. You will play an active role in supporting managers to effectively manage attendance, including providing advice on individual cases, supporting appropriate interventions and ensuring that cases progress in line with Trust policy.

You will be expected to work with a degree of autonomy, confidently prioritising competing demands and escalating matters appropriately where there are increased risks or complexities.

Our team objective is to work in partnership with our clinical and corporate service colleagues and other stakeholders to provide a first-class HR service that delivers consistent, timely and high-quality advice and support, based on current legislation, NHS best practice and Trust policies and procedures.

About us

You will be joining a supportive, collaborative and experienced HR Business Partnering Team, working alongside colleagues who are committed to providing a high-quality HR service across the Trust.

We value teamwork, professional expertise and strong working relationships with our services. We share knowledge and support each other, while encouraging individuals to bring their own experience, judgement and ideas to the team.

This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to strengthen and develop our HR service and make a positive difference to the experience of our staff and the services we provide.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

457-26-8208549-A

Job locations

Atlas Court

Atlas Way

Sheffield

S4 7QQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To advise Managers and SHPU colleagues on the interpretation and application of the full range of policies and procedures relating to general HR issues.
• To manage an individual employee relations and attendance management caseload, including provision of support, advice and guidance to Managers. Work in partnership to investigate, prepare and present cases, referring complex and highly sensitive cases to the HR Business Partner.
• Attend informal and formal meetings in relation to HR operational issues, where appropriate, including all stages of disciplinary hearings, grievance hearings and Employment Tribunals.
• Provide advice on recruitment to managers and support to recruitment coordinators and HR administrators to ensure KPIs are met.
• To support the HR helpline and manage the HR inbox as part of the HRA rota.
• To participate in organisational change projects by supporting consultation sessions and other relevant activities within the project plan.
• To support and participate in the development and delivery of training to all staff groups in all areas of HR practice.
• To undertake job evaluation assessments and reviews in line with Agenda for Change job evaluation processes (If previously trained)
• Provide advice on terms and conditions of employment.
• Be proactive in working with the HR Business Partner and Directorate Managers to reduce levels of sick absence, working in accordance with the appropriate policies and procedures.
• To enable access to wellbeing and other services, eg payroll, workplace wellbeing, including support to managers for the creation of high quality management referrals to Occupational Health.
• Ensure all HR records and databases are maintained, providing monthly reports on workforce information and ad hoc reports as requested.
• To undertake delegated pieces of work in support of projects managed by the HR Business Partner
• To support the coordination of annual projects for example Staff Survey as required.

Job description Job responsibilities To advise Managers and SHPU colleagues on the interpretation and application of the full range of policies and procedures relating to general HR issues. To manage an individual employee relations and attendance management caseload, including provision of support, advice and guidance to Managers. Work in partnership to investigate, prepare and present cases, referring complex and highly sensitive cases to the HR Business Partner. Attend informal and formal meetings in relation to HR operational issues, where appropriate, including all stages of disciplinary hearings, grievance hearings and Employment Tribunals. Provide advice on recruitment to managers and support to recruitment coordinators and HR administrators to ensure KPIs are met. To support the HR helpline and manage the HR inbox as part of the HRA rota. To participate in organisational change projects by supporting consultation sessions and other relevant activities within the project plan. To support and participate in the development and delivery of training to all staff groups in all areas of HR practice. To undertake job evaluation assessments and reviews in line with Agenda for Change job evaluation processes (If previously trained) Provide advice on terms and conditions of employment. Be proactive in working with the HR Business Partner and Directorate Managers to reduce levels of sick absence, working in accordance with the appropriate policies and procedures. To enable access to wellbeing and other services, eg payroll, workplace wellbeing, including support to managers for the creation of high quality management referrals to Occupational Health. Ensure all HR records and databases are maintained, providing monthly reports on workforce information and ad hoc reports as requested. To undertake delegated pieces of work in support of projects managed by the HR Business Partner To support the coordination of annual projects for example Staff Survey as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oCIPD qualified or Graduate level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• oEvidence of commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Agenda for Change job matching

Experience

Essential

• oExperience in an operational generalist role, covering a wide range of HR responsibilities, including discipline, grievance and sickness absence management
• oExperience of advising on terms and conditions of employment
• oExperience of working with Staff Side representatives
• oExperience in developing and delivering training
• Experience of recruitment

Desirable

• oExperience of working within the NHS or another Public Sector organisation
• Experience of TRAC or NHS jobs

Knowledge

Essential

• oAbility to organise and prioritise own workload in line with specified deadlines
• oAbility to build and maintain credibility with Managers
• oGood presentation and interpersonal skills
• oAbility to manage conflict, difficult and sensitive issues
• oUp to date knowledge of employment practice acquired through relevant training and experience.
• oAbility to communicate appropriately and effectively with all grades of staff both verbally and in writing
• oGood Word Processing skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Other

Essential

• oAbility to work as part of a team
• oShares information and good practice appropriately
• oProactive, creative and flexible approach, able to work on own initiative and take responsibility for delegated areas of responsibility
• oExcellent written, verbal and presentation skills, including the ability to produce reports that are clear and concise.
• oCommitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and personal integrity in dealing with others
• oIT literate - Microsoft word, outlook, excel, PowerPoint

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oCIPD qualified or Graduate level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience oEvidence of commitment to continuous professional development. Desirable Agenda for Change job matching Experience Essential oExperience in an operational generalist role, covering a wide range of HR responsibilities, including discipline, grievance and sickness absence management oExperience of advising on terms and conditions of employment oExperience of working with Staff Side representatives oExperience in developing and delivering training Experience of recruitment Desirable oExperience of working within the NHS or another Public Sector organisation Experience of TRAC or NHS jobs Knowledge Essential oAbility to organise and prioritise own workload in line with specified deadlines oAbility to build and maintain credibility with Managers oGood presentation and interpersonal skills oAbility to manage conflict, difficult and sensitive issues oUp to date knowledge of employment practice acquired through relevant training and experience. oAbility to communicate appropriately and effectively with all grades of staff both verbally and in writing oGood Word Processing skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Other Essential oAbility to work as part of a team oShares information and good practice appropriately oProactive, creative and flexible approach, able to work on own initiative and take responsibility for delegated areas of responsibility oExcellent written, verbal and presentation skills, including the ability to produce reports that are clear and concise. oCommitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and personal integrity in dealing with others oIT literate - Microsoft word, outlook, excel, PowerPoint

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Atlas Court

Atlas Way

Sheffield

S4 7QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Atlas Court

Atlas Way

Sheffield

S4 7QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)