Summary: The HR Manager role at Sewell Wallis is a generalist position focused on providing operational guidance and advisory support for effective people management during a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. The role involves handling complex employee relations casework, assisting line managers with policies, and promoting equity and diversity within the organization. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, the position demands adaptability and strong communication skills to navigate a variety of responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be experienced in HR generalist functions and possess strong employee relations expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance, coaching, and advisory support on complex employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, TUPE Transfers, and redundancy.
• Assist line managers in understanding and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Deliver accurate and insightful management information to stakeholders, identifying trends and patterns to add value.
• Provide HR advice based on risk and commercial awareness.
• Promote equity and diversity within the business culture.
• Manage the review of HR policies and Contracts of Employment to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with the HR Service Centre, acting as an escalation point.

Key Skills:

• Experience in a similar HR generalist role with strong employee relations experience.
• CIPD qualified (desirable).
• Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities across all levels of the business.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Attention to detail is critical.

Salary (Rate): 60000

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: HR