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Interim Senior HR Advisor

Sheffield Temporary View Job Description
We're looking for an experienced and confident HR Advisor to provide comprehensive, hands-on HR support to a key directorate. If you're immediately available, passionate about people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and can hit the ground running - we want to hear from you.
  • Immediate start required.
  • Based in Sheffield, hybrid working + flexibility.

About Our Client

This public sector organisation plays a vital role in shaping the future of South Yorkshire. With values rooted in collaboration, integrity, ambition, and accountability, the team works together to deliver meaningful change for communities and stakeholders across the region. You'll be joining a supportive, values-driven environment that encourages innovation and improvement.

The role is based in Sheffield and they operate a flexible and hybrid model - 3 days on-site in Sheffield, with flex.

Job Description

In this role, you'll be a trusted partner to managers, advising on a full range of people matters. You'll work across a broad HR portfolio, providing policy guidance, coaching on employee relations, supporting change programmes, and driving performance and development initiatives.Key responsibilities include:

  • Advising and coaching line managers on HR policies and procedures
  • Managing employee relations cases up to but not including those with employment tribunal risk
  • Supporting organisational change projects, including role profiling and consultation
  • Supporting performance management and development planning
  • Contributing to policy development in line with legislation and best practice
  • Working with the HR team on pay review data and analysis
  • Promoting continuous improvement and best practice across HR services



The Successful Applicant

We're looking for someone who:

  • Is CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent)
  • Has strong experience managing ER cases (disciplinary, grievance, capability, sickness)
  • Can confidently coach and guide managers on HR matters
  • Understands employment legislation and can apply it effectively
  • Is an excellent communicator, influencer, and relationship builder
  • Can work at pace and juggle multiple priorities



You must be immediately available or available to start on short notice. Experience in unionised environments or using applicant tracking systems is a bonus.

What's on Offer

  • £35,000 - £40,000 pa FTE
  • A temporary contract offering flexibility and the chance to work on meaningful projects in Sheffield.
  • Opportunity to develop further expertise within the Public Sector and Human Resources field.
  • Supportive and structured work environment.



If you're ready to bring your HR expertise to this temporary role, apply today to make a difference in the Public Sector!

Contact
Amy Smith (nee Procter)
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6795540
Phone number
07467000150

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
HR Advisor
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Sheffield
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Amy Smith (nee Procter)
Consultant phone
07467000150
Job reference
JN-072025-6795540