HR Manager in Sheffield with Visa Sponsorship – Sheffield Children’s NHS

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced HR Manager in Sheffield. This full-time role is ideal for skilled HR professionals, including foreign / overseas applicants who require UK visa sponsorship, as it is explicitly available. Offering a competitive salary of £49,387 to £56,515 per annum, this position also boasts flexible and remote working options.

Job Description

As an HR Manager, you will provide crucial business-focused HR advice and support to managers and colleagues across various Care Groups and Directorates. Your responsibilities will include offering operational HR guidance, ensuring compliance with employment law and NHS guidelines, and developing and implementing HR policies.

You will also be instrumental in facilitating organisational change projects, delivering HR training programmes, and collaborating with HR teams to enhance service delivery. Managing HR projects, identifying service improvements, and gathering feedback will be key to improving HR operations and effectiveness within the Trust.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in HR or a relevant subject area.
• CIPD qualified or working towards your qualification.
• Comprehensive and in-depth experience in a busy HR department, with recent experience providing customer-focused HR service.
• Experience working with trade unions and managing complex HR cases.
• Ability to work with managers, HR teams, and partners to support the Trust’s goals.
• Must meet UK Skilled Worker visa requirements if applying from overseas, as visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave and pension schemes.
• Health and wellbeing programmes to support your overall welfare.
• Exclusive discounts to help you thrive at work and beyond.
• Flexible and home/remote working options.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment with a strong commitment to diversity.

How to Prepare

For Nigerians and African immigrants targeting this HR Manager role, ensure your CV is meticulously formatted to UK standards, highlighting your comprehensive HR experience, particularly in employee relations and policy implementation. Tailor your LinkedIn profile to reflect key UK HR competencies and network with professionals in the NHS to gain insights. Your cover letter should articulate your passion for the role and how your skills align with the Trust's values, especially their commitment to diversity.

When preparing for the interview, be ready to discuss your experience with trade unions and complex HR cases, providing specific examples. Crucially, if you require visa sponsorship, be prepared to confidently address this, highlighting your eligibility and commitment to the UK immigration process. Demonstrate your understanding of current UK employment law and NHS guidelines, as this will be a significant advantage.

• Ensure your CV and cover letter are tailored to UK HR standards, highlighting relevant experience.
• Prepare to discuss your experience with trade unions and managing complex HR cases.
• Research current UK employment law and NHS HR initiatives to demonstrate your knowledge.
• Practice articulating your need for visa sponsorship clearly and confidently during interviews.
• Gather professional references that can speak to your HR management capabilities.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa / Skilled Worker (Tier 2) sponsorship is explicitly available for this HR Manager position. Foreign / overseas applicants who require a UK work visa are strongly encouraged to apply. If your right-to-work status is borderline or complex, it is advised to review the official UK government guidance on Skilled Worker visas and occupation codes or contact the Sheffield Children’s NHS recruitment team for clarification before applying.