Job overview

Fixed Term: until 30th June 2026 | Full-time | Hybrid 

We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Manager to join our busy and supportive HR department. You will provide business-focused HR advice and support to managers and colleagues, and offer operational HR advice to managers across Care Groups and Directorates.

About You:

• You'll need a Master's degree or equivalent in HR or a relevant subject area, alongside being CIPD qualified or working towards your qualification.

• With comprehensive, in-depth experience in a busy HR department, you'll bring a customer-focused approach

• You will have experience working with trade unions and managing complex HR cases.

• You'll be able to work with managers, HR teams, and partners to support the Trust's goals and deliver excellent HR services.

If you have the skills and passion for this role, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the HR Business Partner, your responsibilities will include:

Provide specialist HR advice on employee relations, terms, conditions, and ensure compliance with employment law and NHS guidelines.

Develop, review, and implement HR policies and strategies, ensuring understanding of legislative requirements and best practices.

Facilitate organisational change projects, ensuring positive employee relations and effective communication throughout transitions.

Deliver HR training programmes to ensure understanding and application of HR procedures across the Trust.

Collaborate with HR teams and partners to share knowledge, ensure service delivery and support colleagues.

Manage HR projects, identify service improvements, and gather feedback to enhance HR operations and effectiveness.

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.