Role: HR Advisor

District/Department: HR and Learning

Location: Carbrook, Force HQ, Sheffield

Salary: Band E, £38,169 - £43,668 per annum

Hours: 37

Contract Type: Temporary maternity leave cover (9-12 months)

Closing Date: 3 November 2026

An exciting temporary opportunity has arisen with the HR and Learning Department for the role of HR Advisor.

If you are looking for a role where you want to be empowered and valued to deliver your professional skills, then there is no better opportunity. We are seeking talented individuals, with diverse experiences and backgrounds, to join us and shape our future.

Under the direction of the HR Manager, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of professional HR advice for SYP leaders that covers all aspects of the employee lifecycle.

The successful candidate will build effective relationships with leaders and provide professional advice on all employment matters including local workforce planning, employment law, interpretation of force policy, terms and conditions, Police Regulations and complex case management relating to attendance, performance and capability ensuring all cases are progressed in a timely manner.

You will support the HR Manager in the successful delivery of our force People Strategy and workstreams including organisational change and transformation, policy development and process improvements.

The role will work on an agile approach, including working from the HR & Learning base at Force Headquarters, Carbrook, with our customers across the Force area and working from home. The position will allocate a portfolio of Departments, which may cover areas across South Yorkshire therefore individuals must be flexible and be able to travel across sites as required.

Skills and experience:

In line with the essential criteria as defined in the role profile, the successful candidate will therefore have previous experience of working in a generalist HR function and will be educated to CIPD Level 5. In addition, the individual will have significant HR experience ideally within from within a policing environment and can demonstrate experience of working in an advisory capacity on a wide range of complex people issues covering grievance, capability, capacity, absence etc.

The individual will be able to evidence of critical thinking to assess risk and analyse available data and understanding on how to apply this when considering the impact of different performance management approaches

In addition, this individual will have a strong understanding of employment law, and an awareness of pending changes in legislation, how to apply it and how to identify and mitigate risk.

For more detailed information relating to the role and the skills and experience required, please click here to view the role profile. If you are having trouble with the hyperlink, please right click, copy, and paste in a separate window.

You should evidence how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role profile, using explicit examples where possible, in order to be shortlisted for interview. You may wish to use the STAR methodto structure your examples.

What We Offer:

A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
A wide range of family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Flexible working arrangements including flexitime and hybrid working for some roles
Job sharing/part-time working for some roles
A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust (FIT)
A comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
Employee Assistance Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to Work scheme
A commitment to embracing the principles of sustainability, including reducing our negative environmental impacts, and enhancing our positive social contribution
Membership of the Sports and Social Club
Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

We are a Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values:

At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do: Fairness, Integrity & Trust (FIT). The attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Smarter Ways of Working:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community.

There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.

This role has been categorised as a Hybrid role.

Hybrid: Applicable when the work can be undertaken at any location, whether that be a South Yorkshire Police building or from home. Working patterns will be agreed with your line manager, taking into account business need.

Appearance & Standards:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain professional standards in dress and appearance.

Candidates are permitted to have tattoos visible on the hands, neck, forearms, or face whilst on duty provided these are not considered discriminatory, offensive, or inappropriate. Any tattoos will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Residency and Nationality Requirements:

Applicants must meet the minimum checkable history criteria. This is a vetting requirement and applies to individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. You must have resided in the UK for 5 continuous years immediately prior to application. If you have been abroad during the last 5 years while serving in the UK Armed Forces or working for the UK Government, your application will still be considered.

Please note that South Yorkshire Police is unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Vetting:

The vetting level for this role is MV.

Internal candidates, if successful your vetting will be reviewed and uplifted. For further information please contact the Vetting Unit on Force_Vetting_Unit@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

Contact Details:

For further information about the role, please contact: Sally Mills, 07920780860 HR Manager or Rachael Greenfield, Employment and Advice Partner on 07464983758.

For queries about the application process, please contact recruiting@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

Pre-employment Checks:

Should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, a number of pre-employment checks are required. Depending on the role, these may include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance, and attendance check.

South Yorkshire Police sets absence criteria of no more than 33 days and / or 5 separate occurrences over the last 3 years. However, this will not be considered until pre-employment check stage. Any period of sickness absence which is as a direct result of a pregnancy will be discounted. Consideration will be given to discounting periods of sickness absence which are disability related.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation which provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions, or beliefs and of neurodivergence.

We’re proud to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Different backgrounds and experiences make us stronger.

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

Internal Candidates:

You must ensure that you apply through the internal jobs board (Opportunity Marketplace via Oracle).

As this is a fixed-term vacancy, you must have the support of your current line manager to apply. If you are a permanent member of staff, this would be classed as a secondment opportunity. If you are currently employed on a fixed-term contract, you must contact the Recruitment Team before applying.

Please ensure that you and your current line manager complete the attached consent form. Please email the completed form to the hiring line manager, with the role title and the closing date stated in the subject of your email.

Without support, your application will not be considered any further.

Further Information for Fixed-Term Roles:

This role is offered on a fixed-term basis in accordance with applicable employment legislation and South Yorkshire Police policy.

Fixed-term contracts are used where there is a genuine business need, such as project-based work, temporary cover, or time-limited funding. The fixed-term period is subject to change, linked to the posts requirements and may be subject to extension or early termination in line with appropriate notice period.

All fixed-term employees will receive equal treatment and access to opportunities in line with our commitment to fair and inclusive employment practices.

Where appropriate, fixed-term roles may be made permanent without the need for a further recruitment process.

Documents to Review:

Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook - Please Click here

Application Guidance and Tips - Please Click Here

South Yorkshire Police FIT Values - Please Click Here

Secondment Approval (for internal candidates) - Please Click Here

View our recruitment video: https://youtu.be/2dGn5qti7_c

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