Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
HR Manager
The closing date is 26 April 2026.
The HR Manager is a senior operational leadership role within the People Employment Team, responsible for delivering a high-quality, person‑centred HR service across the Trust. Working closely with the Head of HR Operations, the postholder leads and manages HR staff, provides expert advice on complex employee relations matters, supports workforce planning and organisational change, and ensures HR policies, procedures and practices comply with employment legislation, NHS terms and best practice.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will lead and manage the HR operational team to deliver a high-quality, customer‑focused HR service across the Trust. Key duties include providing expert advice and support to managers on complex employee relations matters such as disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and change management; supporting workforce planning and recruitment activity; developing, reviewing and implementing HR policies and procedures in line with employment law and best practice; building effective working relationships with managers and trade union representatives; overseeing HR performance management information; contributing to organisational change initiatives; and deputising for the Head of HR Operations where required.
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 – 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Job responsibilities
The HR Manager will lead the delivery of an effective, high‑quality HR operational service across the Trust, ensuring best practice employee relations and workforce outcomes. The postholder will manage and support HR staff, providing professional leadership, supervision and development to ensure consistent, timely and customer‑focused service delivery. They will act as a key operational contact for managers, providing expert advice and support on complex employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and organisational change, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, NHS terms and Trust policies.
The role includes developing, reviewing and implementing HR policies, procedures and employment practices to support organisational strategy and legal compliance; contributing to workforce planning, recruitment and retention initiatives; and working in partnership with managers and trade union representatives to promote positive employee relations. The postholder will analyse and interpret workforce data, produce performance management reports, lead or contribute to service improvement projects, and support senior management with strategic HR initiatives. They will deputise for the Head of HR Operations as required and represent the HR function at meetings and panels across the organisation.
Qualifications
* CIPD Advanced level qualification (e.g. Postgraduate Diploma in HRM) or equivalent relevant degree/experience.
Experience
* Substantial experience of HR management at a senior level within the NHS or a large, complex public sector organisation.
* Proven experience of working in partnership with managers and Trade Unions, ideally within an NHS or unionised environment, to deliver effective employee relations and service improvement.
* Proven experience of leading and managing HR staff, including providing professional supervision, guidance and support.
Knowledge
* Demonstrated expert knowledge of current employment law and experience of managing complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and organisational change.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£49,387 to £56,515 a year (Pro Rata)
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