Job summary
Fixed Term | 6 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Business Partnering Team at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust as a fixed-term HR Advisor.
We are looking for a compassionate and accountable individual who treats colleagues, patients and service users with respect, and who is committed to delivering excellence in everything they do. You will share the Trust's values and demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
As a key member of the Business Partnering HR Team, you will provide high-quality advice and support to colleagues across the Trust, contributing to a proactive, solution-focused HR service. This role offers a combination of home and on-site working, providing flexibility while maintaining strong connections with the team and services across the Trust.
About You
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You have proven experience in a generalist HR Advisor role.
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You provide compassionate, person-centred and risk-based HR advice.
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You are confident supporting managers with a wide range of employee relations matters.
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You use sound judgement and a balanced, empathetic approach when resolving issues.
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You demonstrate the Trust values in everything you do.
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You are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the HR Manager, of your responsibilities will include:
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You will provide day-to-day operational HR advice that is compassionate, person-centred and risk-based ensuring alignment with NHS requirements, national guidelines and employment law.
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You will advise line managers during manager-led sickness surgeries and attend selected attendance meetings.
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You will provide HR advice and support across a range of employee relations matters, including conduct, grievance and other casework.
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You will contribute to a proactive, solution-focused HR service within the Business Partnering Team.
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.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 3571 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 3571 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent in HR related subject area
- CIPD part qualified/working towards/willing to work towards or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable previous recent experience in a HR Advisory role
- Experience of working in a unionised environment and dealing with representatives at a local and regional level
- Awareness of recent developments within the NHS and ability to evaluate the implications, apply to practice and make recommendations to policy
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of current, relevant employment law
- Understanding of changes and developments in HR initiatives in the NHS
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues
- Understanding of the main Employee Relations processes, e.g. sickness absence, disciplinary, performance issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of best practice recruitment and selection techniques
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear, concise and effective way to colleagues and managers at all levels including accurate note-taking
- IT literate across Microsoft suite
- Strong interpersonal skills, for effective working with colleagues and internal customers
- Ability to develop personal credibility with managers
- Ability to provide a proactive and high quality customer focused service
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to manage conflict and sensitive situations
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as a team member
Desirable
- Previous experience in the use of HR Information Systems
- Skilled in the use of ESR
- Presentation skills and experience in assisting with the delivery of training workshops
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent in HR related subject area
- CIPD part qualified/working towards/willing to work towards or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable previous recent experience in a HR Advisory role
- Experience of working in a unionised environment and dealing with representatives at a local and regional level
- Awareness of recent developments within the NHS and ability to evaluate the implications, apply to practice and make recommendations to policy
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of current, relevant employment law
- Understanding of changes and developments in HR initiatives in the NHS
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues
- Understanding of the main Employee Relations processes, e.g. sickness absence, disciplinary, performance issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of best practice recruitment and selection techniques
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear, concise and effective way to colleagues and managers at all levels including accurate note-taking
- IT literate across Microsoft suite
- Strong interpersonal skills, for effective working with colleagues and internal customers
- Ability to develop personal credibility with managers
- Ability to provide a proactive and high quality customer focused service
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to manage conflict and sensitive situations
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as a team member
Desirable
- Previous experience in the use of HR Information Systems
- Skilled in the use of ESR
- Presentation skills and experience in assisting with the delivery of training workshops
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).
