Job summary
Fixed Term: until 30th June 2026 | Full-time | Hybrid
We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Manager to join our busy and supportive HR department. You will provide business-focused HR advice and support to managers and colleagues, and offer operational HR advice to managers across Care Groups and Directorates.
About You:
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You'll need a Master's degree or equivalent in HR or a relevant subject area, alongside being CIPD qualified or working towards your qualification.
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With comprehensive, in-depth experience in a busy HR department, you'll bring a customer-focused approach
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You will have experience working with trade unions and managing complex HR cases.
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You'll be able to work with managers, HR teams, and partners to support the Trust's goals and deliver excellent HR services.
If you have the skills and passion for this role, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the HR Business Partner, your responsibilities will include:
Provide specialist HR advice on employee relations, terms, conditions, and ensure compliance with employment law and NHS guidelines.
Develop, review, and implement HR policies and strategies, ensuring understanding of legislative requirements and best practices.
Facilitate organisational change projects, ensuring positive employee relations and effective communication throughout transitions.
Deliver HR training programmes to ensure understanding and application of HR procedures across the Trust.
Collaborate with HR teams and partners to share knowledge, ensure service delivery and support colleagues.
Manage HR projects, identify service improvements, and gather feedback to enhance HR operations and effectiveness.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Hybrid
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Master's degree or equivalent in HR or relevant subject area
- CIPD qualified or part qualified/working towards
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive and in-depth experience in a busy HR Department, with recent experience of providing a customer focused HR service and giving advice to managers on a wide range of HR issues
- Experience of working with trade unions
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Line management experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Well developed knowledge and understanding of current, relevant employment law and the ability to analyse and interpret information
- Good understanding of equality and diversity issues
- Clear understanding of current HR initiatives and change agendas within the NHS
- IT literate across Microsoft suite
- Ability to develop personal credibility with managers, including to a senior level, and influence outcomes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including dealing with complex and sensitive situations
- Ability to understand, interpret and articulate complex issues verbally and in writing
- Problem solving skills
- Ability and drive to provide a proactive and high quality customer focused service
- Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as a team member
- Ability and confidence to make decisions and act autonomously, within guidelines/policy frameworks
- Enthusiasm and ability to lead and motivate a team
- Ability to effectively handle conflict and work collaboratively with others to seek a joint resolution
- Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Previous experience in the use of HR Information Systems
- Working knowledge of ESR
- Presentation skills and experience in delivering training workshops
- Mediation skills
- Project management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Master's degree or equivalent in HR or relevant subject area
- CIPD qualified or part qualified/working towards
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive and in-depth experience in a busy HR Department, with recent experience of providing a customer focused HR service and giving advice to managers on a wide range of HR issues
- Experience of working with trade unions
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Line management experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Well developed knowledge and understanding of current, relevant employment law and the ability to analyse and interpret information
- Good understanding of equality and diversity issues
- Clear understanding of current HR initiatives and change agendas within the NHS
- IT literate across Microsoft suite
- Ability to develop personal credibility with managers, including to a senior level, and influence outcomes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including dealing with complex and sensitive situations
- Ability to understand, interpret and articulate complex issues verbally and in writing
- Problem solving skills
- Ability and drive to provide a proactive and high quality customer focused service
- Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as a team member
- Ability and confidence to make decisions and act autonomously, within guidelines/policy frameworks
- Enthusiasm and ability to lead and motivate a team
- Ability to effectively handle conflict and work collaboratively with others to seek a joint resolution
- Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Previous experience in the use of HR Information Systems
- Working knowledge of ESR
- Presentation skills and experience in delivering training workshops
- Mediation skills
- Project management skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
