HR Advisor

Job overview

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

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