About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and confident HR Advisor to join our HR Operations Team at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a fast-paced, operational HR role where you will take ownership of a varied and often complex employee relations caseload within a large, unionised public sector organisation. You will partner closely with managers across services, providing pragmatic, solution-focused advice on matters including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance and organisational change.
This role is ideal for an HR professional with experience in the NHS or a comparable large public sector environment who is used to managing competing priorities, influencing managers, and applying employment law in real-world scenarios.
You'll be part of a supportive and experienced HR team, with the opportunity to develop your expertise, contribute to service improvement, and build your credibility as a trusted HR partner.
Main duties of the job
Take ownership of a diverse and complex ER caseload, supporting managers through disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance and change processes
Provide practical, risk-aware HR advice that balances organisational needs with employee experience
Build strong relationships with managers, influencing decision-making and promoting confident people management
Support and coach managers through challenging and sensitive situations, including formal hearings and investigations
Contribute to organisational change processes, including consultation and redeployment activity
Deliver high-quality HR training and guidance to build management capability
Use workforce data and insight to identify trends and drive improvements in people management practice
Work collaboratively across HR to ensure consistency, fairness, and high standards in all casework
Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR policies, processes, and service delivery
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Job description Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
Experience Essential
Substantial HR advisory experience in a complex organisation Proven experience managing a range of employee relations cases
Knowledge Essential
Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
Skills Essential
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Values Desirable
Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue. Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help. Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.
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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Marys Hospital
Leeds
LS12 3QE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)