HR Advisor

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

HR Advisor

Closing date is 07 July 2026

Part time, self motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic HR Advisor role with the Employee Relations Team.

Main duties of the job

Support delivery of exceptional patient care through comprehensive, professional and timely HR advice to Clinical Divisions. Coach managers on HR policies with a focus on Staff Wellbeing and Attendance Management. Embed best practice and maintain high performance standards.

Work site based with flexible work from home options and travel as required.

Job responsibilities

• Provide a professional and wide ranging HR advisory service to the Trust and wider organisation.
• Support managers in developing and using effective people management practices to improve service performance, productivity and morale, aligning with strategic objectives.
• Support the development and implementation of the Workforce Strategy and associated HR policies.
• Depute for Divisional HR Managers when necessary.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or level 5 diploma (or equivalent) demonstrating competency.
• Associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development or appropriate legal qualification in employment law.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of service.
• Knowledge of Job Evaluation systems.
• Computer literate, proficient with Word and Excel.
• Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and its application in the workplace.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to persuade and establish credibility with staff at all levels.
• Approachable, friendly, compassionate and assertive when required.
• Tenacious and resilient.
• Sound written skills - present information logically and clearly.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Organised, methodical and efficient.
• Committed to improving patient care and adding value to the patient experience.
• Can do approach to work with demonstrable teamwork experience.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Good flexibility in approach to work.
• Understanding of the wider NHS context and HR agenda.
• Experience with a variety of terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of NHS Job Evaluation system.

Experience

• Previous proven experience in an HR generalist or specialist role within a large, complex, unionised organisation.
• Experience providing HR support/advice to managers on sickness, disciplinary, grievance and other employee relations issues.
• Experience advising and supporting managers implementing change.
• Experience delivering HR training to groups of staff/managers.
• Experience analysing and interpreting complex workforce information and producing management reports.
• Experience working in a busy organisational environment with tight deadlines.
• Experience with HR/workforce software systems/packages.
• Experience in the NHS (advantageous but not essential).
• Experience with e Rostering.
• Experience managing TUPE transfers.

EEO Statement

We welcome applications irrespective of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, etc. We provide equal opportunities and a diverse, inclusive environment.

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata for part time