Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time, dynamic, HR Business Partner who is highly motivated and ready to work in a fast paced team.
Working with, and managing members of our HR Advisory team, as part of the Trust's Operational HR department, this role is responsible for providing generalist HR support to Care Group and Corporate Directorates.

• Can you demonstrate a strong ability to build trusting and effective relationships with Senior Managers, Staff Side (Trade Union) Colleagues and other key stakeholders to resolve issues and drive forward change?
• Do you have CIPD chartered membership, or are you actively studying towards this?

Then this could be the opportunity for you! We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate the above and has experience of overseeing and resolving a wide range and high volume of employee relations cases.
Main duties of the job
We need a HR professional who is ambitious, flexible and a creative thinker. This role is key in developing manager capabilities to embed a Just Culture approach ensuring colleagues are treated with kindness and openness.
You will work with senior managers to drive change and challenge established thinking, providing HR advice on any organisational change and being responsible for the management and delivery of a comprehensive, proactive and professional operational HR service.
The role can be based at either our York or Scarborough site and there will be a requirement to work across any of our Trust sites. Please note we are currently working from home on a regular basis but there will be the requirement to attend face-to-face meetings as required.
About us
Trust Information Pack:https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Details
Date posted
12 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
419-7444582-HRBP-WF
Job locations
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8ZZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Educated to degree level and professional HR qualification (or studying towards) plus additional training or equivalent experience Chartered CIPD Membership (or studying towards)
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential

• Demonstrable experience as a HR specialist in a complex multi professional organisation
• Significant experience of effectively dealing with complex employee relations issues including dismissals, organisational change and TUPE

Skills & Attributes
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate team leadership and show a commitment to the development of others

Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Educated to degree level and professional HR qualification (or studying towards) plus additional training or equivalent experience Chartered CIPD Membership (or studying towards)
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential

• Demonstrable experience as a HR specialist in a complex multi professional organisation
• Significant experience of effectively dealing with complex employee relations issues including dismissals, organisational change and TUPE

Skills & Attributes
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate team leadership and show a commitment to the development of others

Skills Required