HR Manager (XN07)

NHS; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK healthcare provider is seeking an HR Manager to lead and develop HR initiatives. The role involves providing consultancy to Clinical Service Units, managing an HR Advisor, and fostering positive employee relations. Ideal candidates will have solid operational HR experience and strong interpersonal skills, particularly in the NHS context.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Solid experience in managing complex HR issues.
• Commitment to personal development.
• A comprehensive understanding of NHS Pay and Terms & Conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal HR consultancy and advisory services.
• Manage and mentor an HR Advisor.
• Interpret and apply employment legislation and Trust policies.

Skills

HR consultancy

Communication

Data analysis

Continuous learning

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree level education

CIPD Chartered Membership

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Areyou ready to make a real impact in one of the UKs largest and busiest NHSTrusts. We are looking for a forward-thinking, hands-on HR Manager to joinour collaborative Operational HR Team.

Youwill lead and develop an HR Advisor, and work closely with Clinical ServiceUnits (CSUs) to deliver expert, personalised HR support across a wide rangeof complex issues. This is a high-profile role at a time when the NHS isunder pressure and people management has never been more critical.

Youwill be at the heart of driving performance, supporting managers, and shapinga positive employee experience.

Whatwe are looking for -

Aconfident HR professional with solid experience managing complex HR issues.

Acoach and collaborator who builds trust and equips managers with leadershipskills.

Astrategic thinker with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.

Someonewho thrives on data, detail, and delivering measurable results.

Achampion of continuous learning and personalised people management.

Excellentcommunication skills and a commitment to fostering positive employeerelations.

WhyJoin Us?

Bepart of a team that is passionate about improvement and innovation.

Workin a hybrid, supportive environment that values connection and development.

Makea real difference to the working lives of over 22,000 staff.

Expected ShortlistingDate

24/09/2025

Planned InterviewDate

07/10/2025

Main duties of the job

Provideinternal HR consultancy and advisory services to a range of CSUs, supportingconsistent and effective people management.

Manageand mentor an HR Advisor, fostering their development and ensuringhigh-quality HR support.

Interpretand apply employment legislation and Trust policies to provide specialistadvice and guidance.

Managecomplex caseloads including attendance, grievance, disciplinary, capability,and redeployment issues.

Delivertraining programmes and coaching to managers dealing with staff issues.

Supportchange management projects, job role design/re-design, and policydevelopment.

Producereports and analyse data to inform decision-making and improve HR practices.

About us

LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest and busiest acute hospitaltrusts in the country, a regional and national centre for specialisttreatment, a renowned biomedical research facility, and the local hospitalfor the Leeds community. We treat 1.5 million patients every year, includingmore than 200,000 emergency patients.

TheOperational HR team at LTHT is a highly motivated and inclusive place towork. We hold our Leeds Way Values in high esteem and respect all colleagues.Within the Trust we are always looking to improve and give the best servicepossible, and we are looking for individuals with the same drive to join us.

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. Please note the adverti

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.

Job responsibilities

Providean internal Human Resources consultancy and advisory service to a range ofClinical Service units within the Trust to support and promote consistent andeffective people management thereby enabling the delivery of Trustobjectives.

Thepost holder works when required, as an independent practitioner within broadpolicy guidelines and employment law, providing an HR consultancy service toline managers within given Clinical Service Units. Required to interpretpolicy and employment legislation in order to provide specialist advice andguidance, occasionally developing precedent for future best practice to meetthe diverse range of situations presented. The post holders caseload will bea number of CSUs and similar management units, representing staff across avariety of occupational groups.

PRINCIPALDUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

i.As the internal HR expert, the post holder will provide specialist advice,guidance and appropriate training to line managers within their CSU andacross the Trust on a range of employment issues, including:

Workforceplanning.

Therecruitment, engagement and deployment of staff.

Payand conditions.

Termsand conditions as related to Medical staff (junior doctors &consultants).

Formulation,revision and development of Trust employment policies and procedures.

Theinterpretation and application of Trust employment policies and procedures.

Improvingworking lives initiatives

Employmentlegislation.

Diversity

Theeffective and active management of absence and attendance

Performancemanagement, including conduct and capability

Grievances,disciplinary cases and appeals at Trust Board level.

Changemanagement projects and developments.

a.Lead the development or revision of Trust employment policies and proceduresincluding the implementation of new policies which have a Trust wide impact.

b.Provide specialised guidance and lead role to line managers faced withcomplex people management and employee relations matters such asdisciplinary, grievance, investigations, hearings and appeals as required aswell as absence, capability, harassment etc.

c.Provide significant contribution to assist the implementation of nationalinitiatives, e.g. Agenda for Change, Electronic Staff Record (ESR) andImproving Working Lives. Provide proactive advice to CSU Management Teams onthese initiatives and offer creative ideas to achieve compliance.

d.Lead, undertake or support specific projects within the HR function.

e.Will be involved in the planning and organising of a range of complexactivities such as change management, workforce planning for the CSUsincluding redeployment of staff, redundancy and transfers of staff covered bythe legislation of the Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) Act(TUPE).

f.Actively support the training and development of other staff within the HRfunction.

g.Actively design, develop and support the training of other staff within theTrust utilising HR training packages and toolkits.

h.In collaboration with other members of the HR team, periodically audit andreview the level of service provided to ensure expected standards of deliveryare being met and continually improved.

i.Regular input and maintenance of HR Disciplinary & Grievance Database(Excel). Input details of cases within CSUs, production of monthly reportsfor monitoring and audit purposes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Significant Operational HR experience
• Commitment to undertake training essential to the requirement of the job.
• CIPD Chartered Membership

Skills and Behaviours

• Honesty and integrity.
• Drive enthusiasm and a proactive approach to work.
• Commitment to working in partnership with and supporting others.
• Commitment to own personal development.
• Accepting of individual responsibility within a teamwork culture.
• Professional approach and attitude.
• Positive and proactive style.
• Flexible approach and embracing of change.
• Diplomacy.
• Respect and value diversity
• Encourage and value the contribution of others
• Resilience in a range of complex situations
• Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation and communications skills.
• Accept individual responsibility within a team-work culture. Use of initiative and creativity to identify solutions to variety of employee related problems.
• Personal honesty and integrity
• Self-awareness and commitment to personal development
• Positively seek and offer feedback
• Respond well to constructive criticism
• Sound organisational skills, ability to effectively prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with a particular emphasis on influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to perform and deliver under pressure of deadlines/circumstances.
• Ability to prioritise own and work of the team effectively.
• Creativity and innovation in the workplace.
• Ability to analyse problems and develop appropriate solutions.
• Ability to analyse trends and take appropriate action.
• Report writing skills for production of briefing papers, business cases, and other reports.
• Evidence of ability to deal appropriately with conflict and resistance to change.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Staff supervisory skills.

Experience

• A comprehensive understanding of NHS Pay, Terms & Conditions and Policy.
• In depth, thorough and up to date knowledge of rapidly changing employment legislation and case law.
• Specialist understanding of good practice and legislation with the ability to apply appropriately to operational situations.
• The ability to interpret and analyse complex facts, information and situations regarding employment related matters.
• The ability to communicate and negotiate effectively and confidently to a wide range of audiences, using a variety of media.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a particular emphasis on influencing skills.
• Utilises own judgement to determine the most appropriate option from a variety of sources.
• Experience of supporting and leading change management projects.
• An excellent understanding of NHS pay, terms and conditions and related policy.
• In depth and up to date knowledge of employment legislation and case law.
• A sound understanding of good practice and legislation on diversity.
• Change management theory and practice.
• Good understanding of NHS policy with a particular emphasis on HR Strategy in the NHS.
• Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information.
• Data Protection and confidentiality.
• Experienced computer user, knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to use electronic mail system and Internet for research & law updates.
• Experience of working as an internal HR Consultant
• HR experience in the NHS.
• Organisational Development theory and Practice.
• Practical understanding of how large complex organisations work.
• Experience working in a customer focused environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Powerpoint and Access.