HR Officer
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,000.00 to £33,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £30000.00 - £33000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | YORK, YO30 6AE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0821-26-0003 |
Summary
HR Advisory and Employee Relations Provide timely and professional HR advice to managers and staff on a range of workforce matters including terms and conditions of employment, policies, procedures and employment legislation. Support managers in the management of employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability and sickness absence processes including informal stage and up to formal stage 1 - 2. Assist in the preparation of case documentation including investigation reports, outcome letters and management statements of case. Support managers with attendance management processes including monitoring and advising on absence levels and appropriate interventions. Promote positive employee relations and support managers to resolve issues effectively and in line with organisational policy. Recruitment and Workforce Administration Oversee recruitment and onboarding activity ensuring a positive candidate experience and efficient recruitment processes. Provide guidance to managers on recruitment best practice and participate in interview panels when required. Ensure job descriptions and person specifications are regularly reviewed and recruitment advertising attracts appropriate candidates. Maintain accurate workforce records within the HR Management System ensuring all staff data is current and compliant. Provide operational support to HR Assistant where required. Workforce Information, Compliance and Reporting Oversee workforce reporting requirements including completion and submission of the Workforce Census. Ensure workforce data is maintained accurately to support workforce planning and reporting requirements. Undertake benchmarking exercises including salary and benefits analysis to inform workforce decisions. Ensure compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies. Payroll and Pensions Administration Support and oversee payroll administration processes ensuring accurate reporting of overtime, sickness absence, unpaid leave and contractual changes. Ensure changes to staff employment details are communicated effectively to payroll and reflected accurately. Administer NHS Pension Scheme processes including retire and return requests, pension benefit statements and annual returns. Workforce Planning and Operational HR Support Manage MDDUS indemnity arrangements for clinical staff ensuring appropriate levels of cover are maintained. Coordinate locum cover arrangements for long-term absence including maternity, paternity and sickness leave, ensuring claims are submitted appropriately. Support workforce planning activities and work collaboratively with managers to maintain safe staffing levels. HR Policy, Change and Organisational Development Contribute to the review and development of HR policies and procedures ensuring alignment with current employment legislation and best practice. Support managers with the implementation of organisational change initiatives and workforce developments. Assist with the delivery of HR training and guidance sessions for managers on HR policies, procedures and workforce management. General Responsibilities Act as a first point of contact for HR enquiries from staff and managers. Provide administrative and operational support to the HR Manager and HR Assistant as required Maintain accurate HR records and documentation in line with data protection requirements. Prioritise workload effectively to meet organisational demands. Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of people management. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role.