HR Advisor
Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield, S4 7QQ
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
This HR Advisor role involves providing day-to-day HR advice to colleagues in a designated directorate, supporting managers with employee relations and attendance management, and contributing to projects to reduce sickness absence. It's a great fit for someone who enjoys working with people, is good at problem-solving, and can work well under pressure. You'll need to be able to communicate effectively and maintain accurate records.
What you'll need
- You'll need a degree in HR or a related field, or equivalent experience in HR.
- You should have a good understanding of employment law and HR policies.
- You'll need to be able to work well in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
- You'll need to be able to maintain accurate records and databases.
- You should have good problem-solving skills and be able to work under pressure.
How to boost your chances
- Consider taking an HR qualification, such as a CIPD certificate, to boost your skills and knowledge.
- Make sure you have a good understanding of employment law and HR policies before applying.
- Practice your communication skills by volunteering to help with HR projects or events.
- Get familiar with HR software and systems, such as HR databases and payroll systems.
- Highlight your problem-solving skills and experience in your application and at interview.
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Job description
We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic HR Business Partnering Team at Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Found...
You will work with your HR Business Partnering team to provide day to day advice and information on all HR issues to colleagues within your designated directorate. This includes the provision of grievance, disciplinary, sickness absence and terms and conditions advice and hands on support to Managers and all staff groups. Decreasing our overall sickness absence % is a key focus within the Trust and we are currently embedding a new electronic system which will help us. So it is an exciting time to join us.
You will be supported by the HR Business Partner and other colleagues within the team to deliver a professional service using your personal expertise and commitment to SHSC values. You will also support the wider team with projects.Our Team objective is to work in partnership with our service colleagues and other stakeholders to ensure the development and implementation of a first class service providing consistent and timely best practice advice.
- 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.
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It is important that you feel supported in your role, that you work alongside people who share your passion and commitment, and that your health and wellbeing are valued and actively supported. You should be able to thrive in an environment where you feel respected, empowered and able to do your best work. If you are looking to develop your HR career, you'll have access to a wide range of challenging and rewarding opportunities. Working across a diverse portfolio of employee relations and people management issues, you'll be supported to broaden your experience, build your confidence and develop the skills needed to progress your career.
Qualifications
Essential
- CIPD qualified or Graduate level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Agenda for Change job matching
Experience
Essential
- Experience in an operational generalist role, covering a wide range of HR responsibilities, including discipline, grievance and sickness absence management
- Experience of advising on terms and conditions of employment
- Experience of working with Staff Side representatives
- Experience in developing and delivering training
- Experience of recruitment
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS or another Public Sector organisation
- Experience of TRAC or NHS jobs
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload in line with specified deadlines
- Ability to build and maintain credibility with Managers
- Good presentation and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage conflict, difficult and sensitive issues
- Up to date knowledge of employment practice acquired through relevant training and experience.
- Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with all grades of staff both verbally and in writing
- Good Word Processing skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Other
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Shares information and good practice appropriately
- Proactive, creative and flexible approach, able to work on own initiative and take responsibility for delegated areas of responsibility
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, including the ability to produce reports that are clear and concise.
- Commitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and personal integrity in dealing with others
- IT literate - Microsoft word, outlook, excel, PowerPoint
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
10 August 2026
Last checked
12 August 2026
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