HR Manager (XN07)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS Trust in Leeds is seeking a forward-thinking HR Manager to join their Operational HR Team. The role involves managing HR cases, mentoring an HR Advisor, and providing expert support across various Clinical Service Units. Candidates should have significant experience in HR, a degree or equivalent, and ideally hold a CIPD Chartered Membership. This position offers the opportunity to impact the lives of over 22,000 staff members.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Significant Operational HR experience required.
• CIPD Chartered Membership is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal HR consultancy to Clinical Service Units.
• Manage and mentor an HR Advisor.
• Deliver training programs to managers on staff issues.

Skills

Complex HR issue management

Coaching and collaboration

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or equivalent

CIPD Chartered Membership

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you ready to make a real impact in one of the UK's largest and busiest NHS Trusts. We are looking for a forward-thinking, hands-on HR Manager to join our collaborative Operational HR Team.

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

You will be at the heart of driving performance, supporting managers, and shaping a positive employee experience.

What we are looking for

• A confident HR professional with solid experience managing complex HR issues.
• A coach and collaborator who builds trust and equips managers with leadership skills.
• A strategic thinker with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.
• Someone who thrives on data, detail, and delivering measurable results.
• A champion of continuous learning and personalised people management.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to fostering positive employee relations.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that is passionate about improvement and innovation.
• Work in a hybrid, supportive environment that values connection and development.
• Make a real difference to the working lives of over 22,000 staff.
• Expected Shortlisting Date
• 24/09/2025
• Planned Interview Date
• 07/10/2025

Main duties of the job

• Provide internal HR consultancy and advisory services to a range of CSUs, supporting consistent and effective people management.
• Manage and mentor an HR Advisor, fostering their development and ensuring high-quality HR support.
• Interpret and apply employment legislation and Trust policies to provide specialist advice and guidance.
• Manage complex caseloads including attendance, grievance, disciplinary, capability, and redeployment issues.
• Deliver training programmes and coaching to managers dealing with staff issues.
• Support change management projects, job role design/re-design, and policy development.
• Produce reports and analyse data to inform decision-making and improve HR practices.

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest and busiest acute hospital trusts in the country, a regional and national centre for specialist treatment, a renowned biomedical research facility, and the local hospital for the Leeds community. We treat 1.5 million patients every year, including more than 200,000 emergency patients.

The Operational HR team at LTHT is a highly motivated and inclusive place to work. 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 service possible, and we are looking for individuals with the same drive to join us.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying at-risk members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Job responsibilities

Provide an internal Human Resources consultancy and advisory service to a range of Clinical Service units within the Trust to support and promote consistent and effective people management thereby enabling the delivery of Trust objectives.

The post holder works when required, as an independent practitioner within broad policy guidelines and employment law, providing an HR consultancy service to line managers within given Clinical Service Units. Required to interpret policy and employment legislation in order to provide specialist advice and guidance, occasionally developing precedent for future best practice to meet the diverse range of situations presented. The post holder’s caseload will be a number of CSUs and similar management units, representing staff across a variety of occupational groups.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. As the internal HR expert, provide specialist advice, guidance and appropriate training to line managers within their CSU and across the Trust on a range of employment issues, including:
2. Workforce planning.
3. The recruitment, engagement and deployment of staff.
4. Pay and conditions.
5. Terms and conditions as related to Medical staff (junior doctors & consultants).
6. Formulation, revision and development of Trust employment policies and procedures.
7. The interpretation and application of Trust employment policies and procedures.
8. Improving working lives initiatives.
9. Employment legislation.
10. Diversity
11. The effective and active management of absence and attendance
12. Performance management, including conduct and capability
13. Grievances, disciplinary cases and appeals at Trust Board level.
14. Change management projects and developments.

• a. Lead the development or revision of Trust employment policies and procedures including the implementation of new policies which have a Trust wide impact.
• b. Provide specialised guidance and lead role to line managers faced with complex people management and employee relations matters such as disciplinary, grievance, investigations, hearings and appeals as required as well as absence, capability, harassment etc.
• c. Provide significant contribution to assist the implementation of national initiatives, e.g. Agenda for Change, Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and Improving Working Lives. Provide proactive advice to CSU Management Teams on these 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 complex activities such as change management, workforce planning for the CSUs including redeployment of staff, redundancy and transfers of staff covered by the TUPE legislation.
• f. Actively support the training and development of other staff within the HR function.
• g. Actively design, develop and support the training of other staff within the Trust utilising HR training packages and toolkits.
• h. In collaboration with other members of the HR team, periodically audit and review the level of service provided to ensure expected standards of delivery are 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 reports for 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.