HR Advisor

NHS; York; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a proactive Human Resources Advisor to provide expert HR guidance and support. The successful candidate will manage employee relations issues and coach managers in applying HR policies effectively. Candidates should possess a degree or equivalent and have at least 2 years of HR experience, preferably within the NHS. This is a part-time role with flexible working options.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27-33 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in an HR advisory role.
• Understanding of Employee Relations issues.
• Experience in a Human Resources function within the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality HR advice and guidance.
• Support managers with employee relations issues.
• Coach and support managers in policy implementation.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Resilience

Education

Degree level or equivalent experience

CIPD qualification level 5 (or commitment)

Job description

Overview

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity within the Workforce & OD Directorate as a Human Resources Advisor.

The closing date is 02 October 2025.

We are looking for a pro-active, forward thinking individual to join our team of HR Advisors. You must show resilience and the ability to manage your own workload effectively. Although you will be working as part of the wider HR Team, you need to be able to work autonomously. The successful candidate must have previous experience of providing complex HR advice OR be an experienced manager of staffing in a customer-focused environment.

You will be supporting Care Groups with a full range of Employee Relations issues; for further information about the specifics of the role, please consult the attached Job Description. You will promote the implementation of Human Resources Policies in a fair way on a case-by-case basis, whilst coaching and supporting managers in ensuring consistency across the organisation and developing a Just and Learning culture.

The role can be based at York or Scarborough Hospital, however we continue to work remotely. There will be a requirement to attend face-to-face meetings at any of the Trust sites as required.

Interviews will take place on 13 October; these will be conducted face to face.

Main duties

We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor who has worked in an environment where they are the first point of contact for managers, providing professional, high quality advice and guidance to facilitate the early resolution of difficult, complex or sensitive employee relations issues, ensuring that employees are treated fairly and the risks associated with such cases are effectively managed. In addition to providing a timely advisory service to managers and supporting the HR Support Team on general operational issues such as terms and conditions of service, family friendly policies, annual leave, flexible working, initial stages of sickness absence, performance management, conduct investigations, civility, respect and resolution cases.

You must be able to communicate effectively and confidently to a wide range of audiences. If you are self-motivated and are looking to expand your knowledge and to further your career within HR, this could be the role you have been waiting for!

Important: If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values support our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience OR Experience of at least 2 years at an advisory level within a HR function with evidence of Continuing Professional Development OR at least 2 years\' experience of managing staff in a customer-focused environment, and able to demonstrate a person-centred management and leadership approach.
• Associate CIPD qualification level 5 or commitment to obtain within 3 years of commencing in post (equivalent to the former Graduate CIPD).

Experience & Knowledge Required

• An understanding of Employee Relations issues (e.g. disciplinary, sickness, bullying & harassment, grievance etc).
• Experience of working in a Human Resources function in the NHS

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently to a wide range of audiences
• Ability to use own initiative to interpret policies, procedures and situations in order to identify pragmatic solutions/ recommendations on a case-by-case basis

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Part-time,Flexible working,Compressed hours