Trosolwg o'r swydd

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.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The HR Officer will act as a first point of contact for internal and external HR enquiries, responding professionally via telephone and email and ensuring queries are handled efficiently and confidentially. The postholder will provide core HR advice to managers and staff on a range of routine HR matters, including terms and conditions, absence management, and HR policies and procedures, referring more complex issues as appropriate.

The role includes supporting disciplinary, grievance and other formal HR processes by coordinating meetings, preparing documentation, taking and transcribing accurate meeting notes, and acting as a liaison point for correspondence. The postholder will assist in the preparation of HR and workforce reports, maintain accurate HR records using ESR and other systems, and ensure data quality and compliance with information governance standards.

The HR Officer will also provide general administrative support to the HR team, including producing correspondence and reports, managing diaries and meeting arrangements, supporting audits and information requests, and contributing positively to service improvements, new systems and ways of working. The role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workloads, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service in a busy and confidential environment.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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.