HR Officer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 18/09/2026
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Role summary
The HR Officer supports the delivery of a high-quality, responsive HR service, acting as a first point of contact for routine HR matters. This role involves providing accurate advice on HR policies, procedures, and terms and conditions, while ensuring compliance with Trust policies and legislation. The postholder will also support formal HR processes, maintain accurate records, and provide general administrative support to the HR team. This is a hybrid role requiring flexibility to work across Trust sites.
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of HR administrative processes, supported by training and experience (or working towards CIPD Level 5 / NVQ Level 4).
- Experience of working with HR policies and procedures and providing core HR advice.
- Previous office or administrative experience, including data input and record management.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to deal professionally with sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to use a range of IT systems including Microsoft Word and Excel to a high standard.
- Values
Desirable criteria
- Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
- Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
- Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.
- Knowledge of HR administrative processes, supported by training and experience (or working towards CIPD Level 5 / NVQ Level 4).
- Experience of working with HR policies and procedures and providing core HR advice.
- Previous office or administrative experience, including data input and record management.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to deal professionally with sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to use a range of IT systems including Microsoft Word and Excel to a high standard.
- Values
- Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
- Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
- Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
HR Officer
The closing date is 18 September 2026
Job summary
The HR Officer plays a key role in supporting the delivery of a high-quality, responsive HR service across the Trust. Reporting to the Senior HR Advisor and HR Manager, the postholder will provide comprehensive administrative and operational HR support, acting as a first point of contact for managers and staff seeking guidance on a wide range of routine HR matters.
The role involves providing accurate and timely advice on HR policies, procedures and terms and conditions of service, whilst ensuring all work is carried out in line with Trust policies, employment legislation and information governance requirements. The HR Officer will work closely with colleagues across the People and OD Directorate, supporting day-to-day HR activity and contributing to the effective running of the HR service.
This is a hybrid role, offering a combination of remote and on-site working. The successful candidate will be expected to work across Trust sites as required, supporting managers and staff and attending meetings and hearings in person. Flexibility to travel between sites and maintain a visible presence within services is therefore essential.
Please note this opportunity is open to internal candidates from LYPFT only.
Main duties of the job
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