# HR Business Partner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/hr-business-partner/2da692a0-a811-4232-ad0a-1ccbbe100454 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/hr-business-partner/2da692a0-a811-4232-ad0a-1ccbbe100454.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Napier Street - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 35 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-31T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-13T14:30:36.134Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Childrens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/HR/HR-v8182726 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8182726?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Permanent | Part Time 35 Hours | Interview Date - Monday 7th September An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner to join our People and OD Directorate. Working closely with senior leaders across designated Care Groups and Directorates, you will provide strategic HR expertise and support to help deliver the Trust's vision of outstanding patient care, being a brilliant place to work, and a leader in child health. You will support the development and delivery of workforce strategies that align with Trust objectives and the People Plan. You will play a key role in driving colleague wellbeing, engagement, inclusion, and organisational performance, ensuring our people agenda supports the delivery of high-quality services. Working collaboratively with the Resourcing Team and wider People and OD Directorate, you will contribute to the development of workforce solutions that meet both current and future service needs. About You - CIPD qualification and membership - Specialist HR knowledge and experience, at Masters level or equivalent level of experience - Significant and diverse experience in People and Organisational Development, partnering with managers to deliver high-quality HR services and achieve positive workforce outcomes. - Expert knowledge of current HR issues, employment practices, and workforce developments at local, regional and national levels. ### Main duties of the job Reporting into the Head of People Business Partnering, some of your responsibilities will include: - Lead HR Business Partner support for designated Care Groups and Directorates. - Provide strategic HR advice to leaders and managers, supporting the delivery of the Trust's People Plan. - Develop workforce strategies to improve engagement, wellbeing, inclusion, recruitment, and retention. - Monitor and report on workforce performance indicators and people objectives. - Act as a key member of the Care Group leadership team, contributing to wider operational and strategic discussions. - Analyse workforce data and support managers to implement effective workforce solutions. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification. ****We strongly encourage all applicants to review their right to work eligibility before submitting an application to help avoid any disappointment during the recruitment process. This role has been assigned occupation code 1136 using the CASCOT coding tool. Under current Home Office guidance for further information on occupation codes, sponsorship eligibility and right-to-work requirements, please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Your Job – GOV.UK. Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK Diversity Statement At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s 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, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. ### Applicant requirements This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Strategic planning and delivery, including development of strategic HR plans which impact across an organisation - Must be able to make an impact at all levels within the organisation to motivate and enthuse others of the need for change - Expert knowledge of key current issues in human resources, across local, regional and national networks and the ability to apply this knowledge to the Trust’s people strategy **Desirable** - A skilled facilitator - Strong coaching skills ### Experience **Essential** - Significant and varied experience in People and OD activity, working with managers to deliver high quality HR services with proven successful outputs - Experience of contributing to workforce planning, setting project vision, objectives, monitoring and reporting progress - Significant experience working in large/complex unionised organisations at senior level (NHS or equivalent) **Desirable** - Experience of working in the NHS - Experience of workforce analysis and benchmarking ### Qualifications **Essential** - Specialist HR knowledge and experience, at Masters level or equivalent level of experience - CIPD qualification and membership **Desirable** - Chartered MCIPD or equivalent CIPD advanced diploma (Level 7) with commitment to upgrade within 12 weeks ## Documents - [our edi goals (pdf, 155.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2909) - [sch local benefits summary (pdf, 120.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2368) - [hr business partner job description (pdf, 551.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10486215) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.