Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable HR Advisor to join our HR Operations Team within the People and Organisational Development Directorate. This Band 5 role supports the HR Manager in delivering a high-quality, comprehensive HR advisory service to managers and staff across the Trust. The postholder will provide expert guidance on a range of employee relations matters, ensuring alignment with Trust policies, employment legislation, and best practice.



Working collaboratively within a supportive team structure, the HR Advisor will manage a varied caseload, contribute to policy development, and play a key role in workforce planning and service improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong interpersonal and analytical skills, a CIPD Level 5 qualification, and a passion for delivering consistent, fair, and effective HR support.



We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.



All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.net



Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.



If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.



The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.



There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.



We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.



Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers) . This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.



Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers and staff on a range of employee relations matters, including attendance management, disciplinary and grievance procedures, performance, and organisational change. Manage a delegated caseload, ensuring timely and consistent handling of cases in line with Trust policies and employment legislation. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and systems to support effective service delivery. Deliver training and briefings to managers on HR policies, procedures, and people management skills. Maintain accurate records and documentation for all HR cases, ensuring compliance with legal and organisational standards. Collaborate with colleagues across the HR Operations Team to ensure a consistent and high-quality HR service. Analyse workforce data and produce reports to inform management decisions and service redesign. Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across the Trust, ensuring fair and non-discriminatory HR practices. Participate in HR-related projects, audits, and research activities as directed by the HR Manager or Head of HR Operations. * Represent the HR function at meetings and working groups as required, contributing to Trust-wide initiatives and service development.