HR Advisor

HR Advisor

The closing date is 03 March 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Business Partnering Team at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust as a fixed-term HR Advisor.

We are looking for a compassionate and accountable individual who treats colleagues, patients and service users with respect, and who is committed to delivering excellence in everything they do. You will share the Trust's values and demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

As a key member of the Business Partnering HR Team, you will provide high-quality advice and support to colleagues across the Trust, contributing to a proactive, solution-focused HR service. This role offers a combination of home and on-site working, providing flexibility while maintaining strong connections with the team and services across the Trust.

• Proven experience in a generalist HR Advisor role.
• Provide compassionate, person-centred and risk-based HR advice.
• Confident supporting managers with a wide range of employee relations matters.
• Use sound judgement and a balanced, empathetic approach when resolving issues.
• Demonstrate the Trust values in everything you do.
• Committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

Reporting into the HR Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide day-to-day operational HR advice that is compassionate, person-centred and risk-based ensuring alignment with NHS requirements, national guidelines and employment law.
• Advise line managers during manager-led sickness surgeries and attend selected attendance meetings.
• Provide HR advice and support across a range of employee relations matters, including conduct, grievance and other casework.
• Contribute to a proactive, solution-focused HR service within the Business Partnering Team.

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 3571 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address

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 sc Together, we're building a…