Assistant Human Resources Partner - Maternity Cover
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Calow, S44 5BL |
| Company: | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHSFT |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7842535/166-DCSC-7842535 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Are you passionate about people, driven to make a difference, and ready to take the next step in your HR career? Join us as anAssistant Human Resources Partnerand play a key role in shaping a supportive, inclusive, and high‑performing culture across our organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and forward‑thinking HR team supporting ourDiagnostics Clinical Support & Cancer ServicesandFamily CareDivisions. You’ll work closely with the HR Partner to deliver a responsive, expert and people‑centred HR service — helping us achieve our ambition of being recognised among thetop 20% of NHS Employersas one of the very best places to work.
Why Join Us?
At Chesterfield Royal Hospital, we’re proud of our 5,000+ colleagues who deliver exceptional care to over 400,000 people across North Derbyshire. We are a values‑led organisation where you can trulybe yourself, grow professionally, and feel supported in every aspect of your wellbeing.
We’ve embedded ourProud to Carevalues — leading withcare, openness, integrity and inclusivity— into everything we do. When you join us, you’re joining a Trust committed to excellent patient care, continuous improvement, and helping every colleague reach their potential.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this varied and rewarding role, you will:
• Act as a trusted first point of contact for HR queries, providing advice and guidance to managers.
• Support and influence the management of sickness absence, including data reporting and attendance at relevant meetings.
• Support resolution of informal and formal employee relations cases – conduct, performance, concerns resolution.
• Promote colleague wellbeing and help foster a positive staff experience, contribute to creating a supportive workplace culture.
• Champion best practice in HR by coaching and developing line managers.
• Gather and analyse workforce metrics to support informed decision‑making.
• Promote and support the delivery of national staff surveys and action planning.
• Assist with job evaluations and job description advice.
• Support policy development and national HR initiatives.
• Contribute to project work and ensure you stay up to date with employment legislation.
What We Offer
• A warm, inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter
• Flexibility to support your life outside work
• Opportunity to experience a broad range of HR responsibilities and develop skills in key areas of HR
• Access to ourextensive Health & Wellbeing services, including free on site gym
• A commitment to your professional growth, wellbeing and career development
Please see the Job description and Person Specification for full details of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role. If you’re interested in the role and feel you would meet the experience and skills set out in the person specification, we would love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Alison Hobbs, HR Partner,alisonhobbs@nhs.net
Please see the Job description and Person Specification for full details of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role. If you’re interested in the role and feel you would meet the experience and skills set out in the person specification, we would love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Alison Hobbs, HR Partner,alisonhobbs@nhs.net
This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Mar 2026
Are you passionate about people, driven to make a difference, and ready to take the next step in your HR career? Join us as anAssistant Human Resources Partnerand play a key role in shaping a supportive, inclusive, and high‑performing culture across our organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and forward‑thinking HR team supporting ourDiagnostics Clinical Support & Cancer ServicesandFamily CareDivisions. You’ll work closely with the HR Partner to deliver a responsive, expert and people‑centred HR service — helping us achieve our ambition of being recognised among thetop 20% of NHS Employersas one of the very best places to work.
Why Join Us?
At Chesterfield Royal Hospital, we’re proud of our 5,000+ colleagues who deliver exceptional care to over 400,000 people across North Derbyshire. We are a values‑led organisation where you can trulybe yourself, grow professionally, and feel supported in every aspect of your wellbeing.
We’ve embedded ourProud to Carevalues — leading withcare, openness, integrity and inclusivity— into everything we do. When you join us, you’re joining a Trust committed to excellent patient care, continuous improvement, and helping every colleague reach their potential.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this varied and rewarding role, you will:
• Act as a trusted first point of contact for HR queries, providing advice and guidance to managers.
• Support and influence the management of sickness absence, including data reporting and attendance at relevant meetings.
• Support resolution of informal and formal employee relations cases – conduct, performance, concerns resolution.
• Promote colleague wellbeing and help foster a positive staff experience, contribute to creating a supportive workplace culture.
• Champion best practice in HR by coaching and developing line managers.
• Gather and analyse workforce metrics to support informed decision‑making.
• Promote and support the delivery of national staff surveys and action planning.
• Assist with job evaluations and job description advice.
• Support policy development and national HR initiatives.
• Contribute to project work and ensure you stay up to date with employment legislation.
What We Offer
• A warm, inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter
• Flexibility to support your life outside work
• Opportunity to experience a broad range of HR responsibilities and develop skills in key areas of HR
• Access to ourextensive Health & Wellbeing services, including free on site gym
• A commitment to your professional growth, wellbeing and career development
Please see the Job description and Person Specification for full details of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role. If you’re interested in the role and feel you would meet the experience and skills set out in the person specification, we would love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Alison Hobbs, HR Partner,alisonhobbs@nhs.net
Please see the Job description and Person Specification for full details of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role. If you’re interested in the role and feel you would meet the experience and skills set out in the person specification, we would love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Alison Hobbs, HR Partner,alisonhobbs@nhs.net
This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Mar 2026
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