People Advisor

Job summary

23 hours per week, permanent position

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: 03 June 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: C9165-26-06-017
• 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.