Human Resources Business Partner | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in York is seeking a part-time HR Business Partner to provide HR support across Care Group and Corporate Directorates. Key responsibilities include managing employee relations cases and advising on organizational change. The ideal candidate will have CIPD chartered membership, strong interpersonal skills, and experience in a dynamic environment. Offering various benefits, this position requires some face-to-face engagements but predominantly offers remote work flexibility.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• CIPD chartered membership or actively studying towards this qualification.
• Experience in employee relations with the ability to resolve high-volume cases.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence without authority.
• Ambitious, flexible, and a creative thinker.

Responsibilities

• Build effective relationships with Senior Managers and key stakeholders.
• Oversee and resolve employee relations cases.
• Provide HR advice on organisational change.
• Develop manager capabilities for a Just Culture approach.

Skills

Employee relations

Interpersonal skills

Influencing without authority

Creative thinking

Education

CIPD chartered membership or actively studying

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a part‑time (30 hours) HR Business Partner who is highly motivated and ready to work in a fast‑paced team.

As part of the Trust's Operational HR department, you will work with, and manage, members of the HR Advisory team to provide generalist HR support to Care Group and Corporate Directorates.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusting and effective relationships with Senior Managers, Staff‑Side (Trade Union) colleagues and other key stakeholders to resolve issues and drive forward change.
• Oversee and resolve a wide range and high volume of employee relations cases.
• Provide HR advice on organisational change and manage the delivery of a comprehensive, proactive and professional operational HR service.
• Develop manager capabilities to embed a Just Culture approach, ensuring colleagues are treated with kindness and openness.
• Work with senior managers to challenge established thinking and drive change within the organisation.

Qualifications & Experience

• CIPD chartered membership or actively studying towards this qualification.
• Experience in employee relations with the ability to resolve high‑volume cases.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence without authority.
• Ambitious, flexible and a creative thinker who can thrive in a dynamic environment.

Location

The role can be based at either our York or Scarborough site, with a requirement to work across any of our Trust sites. Working from home is normal, but you will need to attend face‑to‑face meetings when required.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, including a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday (rising to 33 days depending on NHS Trust service).
• Various paid and unpaid leave options covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a range of providers.

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. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce that is truly representative of our communities and welcome applications from everyone. If you need the application process to be more accessible, please contact [e-mail].

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting all Defence personnel, including applications for employment.

Trust Information Pack: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

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.

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Dec 2025.