Senior HR Advisor
The closing date is 26 March 2026
Job summary
The Senior HR Advisor role will support the delivery of a full range of comprehensive and professional Human Resources advice and support services to stakeholders within the Trust.
The successful postholder will support managers in achieving their operational objectives through the fair and effective management of their employees and reducing corporate liabilities through effective risk management.
The postholder will work collaboratively with colleagues in the HR Operational Team, HR Business Partners and with managers across the Trust to deliver and maintain HR services across the organisation whilst ensuring that workloads and competing priorities are managed effectively.
Main duties of the job
- Provide autonomous, professional HR advice on complex employee relations matters including sickness absence, attendance, disciplinary, grievance, bullying and harassment, and capability issues.
- Lead and conduct complex investigations, offering coaching and support to investigators/managers throughout the process.
- Deliver a range of employee relations services, including interpreting employment legislation, supporting change management, and contributing to organisational development.
- Supervise, support and develop HR Officers, acting as their day-to-day point of escalation.
- Deputise for HR Business Partners at Directorate Board Meetings and other forums, maintaining expert knowledge of HR policy, best practice and legislation.
- Support HR Business Partners with project areas such as EDI, workforce information, policy development and wellbeing, and lead ad-hoc HR initiatives.
- Coordinate operational HR workload, contribute to team development, and oversee the organisation of hearings, participating in panels when required.
- Design and deliver HR training, maintain local HR information systems, produce reports, and ensure compliance with equality, diversity and inclusion principles.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
Details
Date posted
12 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
421-CORP-3701R
Job locations
Harrogate Hospital
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate Hospital
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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