Job summary
The People and Organisational Development Directorate has exciting opportunity for a HR Advisor to join us on a fixed term basis until 30 November 2026.
Working within our People and Organisation Development directorate, with the support of a HR Business Partner you will support our managers to deliver the best approach to people management, reduce absence and undertake employee relations investigations at pace.
At Yorkshire Ambulance Service, our vision is "To be trusted as the best urgent and emergency care provider with the best people and partnerships, delivering the best outcomes for patients". Our workforce is central to achieving this vision, and we are committed to attracting and recruiting the best talents in all areas of the service.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to support the effective delivery of a high quality and professional Human Resources service providing focused challenge, advice and guidance to managers in the Trust and ensure effective implementation of, and compliance with, all workforce policies, procedures, workforce practices and standards.
You will be expected to lead on reducing sickness absence through active management of cases including short & long-term sickness and manage a caseload of investigations i.e. disciplinary grievance and harassment and performance management issues.
You will also be expected to communicate with Trade Union representatives, senior managers and clinicians confidently and effectively regarding workforce matters and casework. You will have a strong background in HR, but NHS experience is not essential, more important is your drive and enthusiasm with an ability to apply your HR knowledge and expertise to an NHS setting.
About us
Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities.
We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live.
We employ more than 7,100 staff, who together with over 1,300 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service.
Our ambition is to be an employer of choice, and we are continuously working across our partnership to improve our collective offer to staff in areas like health and wellbeing, benefits and flexible working incl. hybrid working.
Benefits:
- Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant)
- 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.
- Contributory Pension.
- NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms etc.
- Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes.
- Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service.
- Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development.
- Well respected, committed and supported staff networks for our workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The HR Advisor will act as a first point of contact for formal and informal information and advice on employment policies and procedures across the Trust, as well as employment legislation, NHS Terms and Conditions, pay and a broad range of people issues. Work on own initiative and prioritise own workload and ensure key performance indicators and service level agreements are met, supported by the HR Business Partner. Contribute towards and support ongoing people initiatives.
Manage a case load of employee relations activity including disciplinary, grievance, dignity, civility and respect at work, and support managers in performance management issues. Support reducing sickness absence through active management of cases including short-term & long-term sickness, advising on health and wellbeing initiatives and workplace adjustments.
YAS is a large organisation so experience of a similar environment would be advantageous. NHS experience would be useful but is not essential and HR practitioners from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Experience of working with trade unions is essential.
Yorkshire Ambulance Service supports flexible working and work/life balance, so applications are welcome from applicants seeking full time and/or part time hours.
Trust wide travel will be needed occasionally. We take a hybrid working approach with a mix of home and office-based time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The HR Advisor will act as a first point of contact for formal and informal information and advice on employment policies and procedures across the Trust, as well as employment legislation, NHS Terms and Conditions, pay and a broad range of people issues. Work on own initiative and prioritise own workload and ensure key performance indicators and service level agreements are met, supported by the HR Business Partner. Contribute towards and support ongoing people initiatives.
Manage a case load of employee relations activity including disciplinary, grievance, dignity, civility and respect at work, and support managers in performance management issues. Support reducing sickness absence through active management of cases including short-term & long-term sickness, advising on health and wellbeing initiatives and workplace adjustments.
YAS is a large organisation so experience of a similar environment would be advantageous. NHS experience would be useful but is not essential and HR practitioners from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Experience of working with trade unions is essential.
Yorkshire Ambulance Service supports flexible working and work/life balance, so applications are welcome from applicants seeking full time and/or part time hours.
Trust wide travel will be needed occasionally. We take a hybrid working approach with a mix of home and office-based time.
Person Specification
Experience & work achievements
Essential
- Experience across a range of HR activities e.g HR administration or casework
- Advising managers and staff on first line people matters e.g annual leave, special leave
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly, fluently, persuasively, without bias and with professional credibility
- Able to plan and manage a demanding workload with competing priorities and understanding when escalation is appropriate
- Ability to work without direct supervision and as part of a team
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates commitment to and enthusiasm for ongoing personal development
Knowledge and education
Essential
- Degree Level Education in a relevant field or demonstrable equivalent level of HR experience
- Clear understanding of employment law, ACAS Code of Practice and employee relation processes
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions
Person Specification
Experience & work achievements
Essential
- Experience across a range of HR activities e.g HR administration or casework
- Advising managers and staff on first line people matters e.g annual leave, special leave
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly, fluently, persuasively, without bias and with professional credibility
- Able to plan and manage a demanding workload with competing priorities and understanding when escalation is appropriate
- Ability to work without direct supervision and as part of a team
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates commitment to and enthusiasm for ongoing personal development
Knowledge and education
Essential
- Degree Level Education in a relevant field or demonstrable equivalent level of HR experience
- Clear understanding of employment law, ACAS Code of Practice and employee relation processes
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
