Overview
Job summary: If you are an ambitious people professional with the ability to build positive working relationships, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our People (HR) Team. You will work as part of the People & Culture team which includes collaborative projects and providing a rounded service to our staff and managers across all areas of people practice. The role will provide professional people and HR support including advising on discipline, grievance, performance, and sickness cases, supporting investigations and advising at formal hearings.
You will be CIPD qualified or equivalent and have experience of providing complex HR advice in a busy fast paced multi-site environment. NHS experience is desirable but essential is strong communication skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide variety of managers across the business. You will support managers by providing high quality advice and developing and delivering training and coaching on a range of HR issues.
We offer Agenda for Change terms and conditions, development opportunities and access to the NHS pension scheme.
Details
Date posted: 08 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 847-MC-25-V684
Location: Navigation Walk, Wakefield, WF1 5RH
Responsibilities
The role will provide support to sites which include secure environments (e.g. HM Prisons), community settings and corporate teams across Spectrum. It will be based at Navigation Walk in Wakefield with occasional travel as required. Hybrid working may be supported after a settling-in period.
You will join an award-winning healthcare provider committed to patient care, delivered through a dedicated team.
For further information regarding the advertised role, please review the attached job description and person specification.
Requirements
Qualifications
* Relevant degree plus CIPD qualification (postgraduate level) or equivalent demonstrable experience
* Willingness to develop and undertake training for the role
Experience
* Experience of working within a HR service providing a range of advice and guidance
* Experience of interpreting and advising on terms and conditions of employment
* Experience of delivering HR projects
* Experience of developing HR policies and procedures
* Experience of providing advice & guidance
Desirable
* Previous experience of working in an NHS/healthcare provider organisation
* Experience of supporting TUPE transfers
* Experience of undertaking job evaluations
* Experience of line management
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to build effective working relationships establishing credibility at all levels
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to tailor to the audience and deliver training & development sessions
* Ability to analyse complex situations and provide appropriate advice
* Able to prepare, produce and analyse complex HR data
* Presents complex and sensitive information to large groups (e.g. consultation meetings/TUPE transfers)
* Understanding of how the HR Service can positively impact patient experience
* Ability to organise, plan and prioritise to meet targets with accuracy and attention to detail
* Works autonomously as a HR professional
Other
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS check may be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. See guidance on UK Visas and Immigration regarding criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Spectrum Community Health CIC
Navigation Walk, Wakefield, WF1 5RH
Website: spectrum-cic.org.uk
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