Associate Human Resources Advisor

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Associate Human Resources Advisor to support the HR team with employment services on employee relations matters and to develop into a Human Resources Advisor role. The post offers development opportunities and close collaboration with Associate HR Partners and HR Advisors.

The successful candidate will hold an HR qualification (CIPD Level 3 or equivalent) and have experience in sickness absence advice and generalist HR

Qualifications

• HR qualification at CIPD Level 3 or equivalent as a minimum.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Willingness to complete CIPD level 5 via apprenticeship route.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will contribute to national and local initiatives specific to the human resources agenda.
• General administration linked to the work within the department.
• Under supervision, provide professional advice and support to managers on disciplinary, grievance, bullying and harassment, and performance management.
• Support and advise managers in relation to sickness including attendance at formal hearings.
• Under the guidance of the Associate HR Partners / Senior Advisors, contribute to, develop and deliver in-house training initiatives as appropriate, liaising with Learning and Development.
• Participation in all aspects of the job matching/evaluation process including advising on grading/banding issues associated with Agenda for Change.
• Responsible for the 'at risk' process including identification of potential suitable alternative employment and maintenance of the redeployment register under supervision.
• To contribute to the maintenance and development of workforce information systems for local access.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Diplomacy

Analytical mindset

Self-motivation

Resilience

Work under pressure

Education

CIPD Level 3

CPD

CIPD Level 5 apprenticeship

Tools

ESR system

Health Roster

Database skills

Spreadsheet skills

Job description

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Associate Human Resources Advisor

The closing date is 11 November 2026

The successful candidate for the role will hold a HR related qualification at CIPD Level 3 or equivalent as a minimum e.g. Certificate in Personnel Practice or above and have experience of providing sickness absence advice and generalist HR advice across the full range of employee relations matters, be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of employment law, HR best practice and be able to demonstrate continuing professional development.

The post holder will support the HR team under supervision to provide a comprehensive range of employment services on a range of employee relations issues in line with employment law and effective employment practice.

This post is an opportunity to be developed into the role of Human Resources Advisor. The post will be exposed to work based development opportunities and will work closely with the Associate HR Partners and HR Advisors.

Previous Applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will contribute to national and local initiatives specific to the human resources agenda
• General administration linked to the work within the department.
• Under supervision, provide professional advice and support to managers on matters relating to disciplinary, grievance, , bullying and harassment and performance management
• Support and advise managers in relation to sickness including attendance at formal hearings
• Under the guidance of the Associate HR Partners / Senior Advisors, contribute to, develop and deliver in-house training initiatives as appropriate, specifically relating to the Human Resources agenda and liaise closely with colleagues in Learning and Development.
• Participation in all aspects of the job matching/evaluation process including advising on grading/banding issues associated with Agenda for Change
• Responsible for the 'at risk' process including identification of potential suitable alternative employment and maintenance of the redeployment register under supervision.
• To contribute to the maintenance and development of workforce information systems in order that critical information is available local.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HR related qualification at CIPD Level 3 or equivalent as a minimum
• Evidence of CPD
• A willingness to complete the CIPD level 5 (if not already) through the apprenticeship route.

Experience

• Able to demonstrate relevant competencies acquired through ongoing experience within a HR or employee relations setting
• Experience of advising managers on HR issues
• Experience of working in a Health Service or Public Sector environment
• Experience of using ESR and Health Roster
• Experience in using databases and spreadsheets

Knowledge

• Problem identification and solving
• Evidence of delivering high standards of customer care
• Comprehensive use of Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel
• Basic understanding of employment law
• A basic awareness of current HR issues and best practice
• Demonstrable ability to analyse and interpret data
• Numerate to the level of having the ability to use basic calculations, checking for sense and accuracy
• Knowledge, understanding and application of equal opportunities and diversity
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills Ability to present information to individuals and groups
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and build credibility with all levels of staff, management and Trade Unions.
• Able to work on own initiative with awareness of boundaries, escalating issues in a timely manner
• Excellent team player and ability to work autonomously
• Trained in Agenda for Change job matching/evaluation
• Understanding of current issues facing the NHS

Skills

• Excellent and effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to cope with conflicting demands
• Tactful, diplomatic and approachable
• Calm and analytical approach
• Self-reliant and self-motivator
• Resilient and able to cope with changing environment
• Ability to work under pressure

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.

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT