HR Officer

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive HR Officer to join their Human Resource Operations Team. This fixed-term role will focus on delivering high-quality HR services, supporting employee relations, and engaging in various HR activities while promoting a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Supportive culture

Staff Recognition Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Counseling service

Fast-track Physiotherapy service

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work within data protection legislation.
• Basic HR advice knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Ops leadership team in coordinating and administering HR activities.
• Manage employee relations and absence management.
• Provide operational HR service to managers and staff.

Skills

Organisation

Time Management

Proactivity

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

A fixed term/secondment opportunity has arisen to join a team of Human Resource and People professionals as a HR Officer. until 4th May 2026. This role will support us in the delivery of high quality human resources and administration to colleagues across teamHDFT.

The Human Resource Operations Team are looking to recruit a highly motivated and organised HR Administration Officer.

The post-holder will play a key proactive role supporting the HR Ops leadership team in co-ordinating and administering a wide range of HR activities including employee relations, absence management, general inquiries, and to be involved in our exciting People and Culture programme whilst working amongst a highly motivated team.

Are you proactive in managing a varied workload including efficient time management, prioritisation and achievement of daily, weekly and monthly tasks. Then this vacancy is just for you.

To provide a responsive and efficient Human Resources operational service to managers and staff throughout the organisation, ensuring that the operational function delivers a customer focused, and quality service.

To support the HR Business Partners, Senior Advisors and Advisors on a range of HR issues and administrative tasks. Providing basic HR advice, working within relevant legislation and policies and ensuring that relevant HR records are up to date and accurate, maintaining confidentiality and working within Data Protection legislation.

If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please email Steven Tovey, HR Business Partner, via email at [e-mail] to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We Offer Colleagues

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
  
  

Please Note

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Steven Tovey Job title: HR Business Partner Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01423 553609