Job summary
23 hours per week, permanent position
Previous applicants need not apply
As a People Advisor as part of our People Advisory team, the postholder will be supporting managers and staff across the Trust to deliver consistent, high quality people practices.
In this varied role, the postholder will provide expert advice on a wide range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence cases, ensuring these are managed fairly, efficiently and in line with policy and employment law.
The postholder will work closely with managers, trade union representatives and colleagues to support change initiatives, build management capability and contribute to a positive, inclusive working culture.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is confident managing casework, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about making a difference to staff experience and organisational effectiveness.
Main duties of the job
Provide high quality HR advice and support to managers across the Trust on a range of workforce matters, ensuring compliance with employment law, policy and best practice.
Manage a varied employee relations caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, bullying and harassment, performance and absence cases, supporting managers through investigations, hearings and outcomes.
Support organisational change initiatives, including consultation processes and engagement with trade union representatives.
Analyse workforce data, including sickness absence trends, to support effective decision-making and drive improvements.
Build management capability by providing coaching, guidance and delivering training on HR policies, procedures and good practice.
Contribute to the development and review of HR policies and support wider People projects, including workforce planning, equality and diversity, and engagement initiatives.
Use workforce systems to provide accurate information and support the effective management of staff.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to promote a positive, inclusive and high performing culture.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
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All band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. The trust no longer supports HCSW band 3 roles with sponsorship
Details
- Date posted: 17 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,042.99 a year Pro rata, per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9165-26-06-017A
- Job locations: Woodside Building, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2TY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Current Employment Law and HR practice.
- Good practice and legislation on equality and diversity.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Windows environment.
- Knowledge of email
Desirable
- Agenda for Change and / or Medical and Dental terms and conditions
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in HR setting, such as recruitment, employee relations, workforce information or development if suitably qualified
- Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information
- Experience of ability to manage conflict
Desirable
- Experience of working in an employee relations field and managing ER case work
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working with medical staffing
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level standard in a relevant subject or equivalent additional experience at advisory level
- Associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) through intermediate study (at level 5 or higher), or significant progress towards completion, or significant experience at senior advisory level
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Agenda for Change Job Matching / evaluation
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- The ability to assimilate and disseminate information effectively
- Ability to compile reports/briefing papers
- Ability to analyse trends and drawing conclusions/making recommendations from these
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a particular emphasis on influencing skills
- Able to work on own initiative
- Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work as well as that of others.
- The ability to deliver formal training interventions
- Sound literacy and numeracy
- Standard keyboard skills
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