Interim Senior HR Advisor
Posted 1 week ago by Michael Page
£40,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim Senior HR Advisor involves providing comprehensive HR support to a key directorate within a public sector organization in Sheffield. The position requires an experienced professional who can advise on various HR matters, manage employee relations cases, and support organizational change initiatives. The role operates in a flexible hybrid model, requiring three days on-site in Sheffield. Immediate availability is essential for candidates interested in this opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
Key Skills:
- CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent)
- Strong experience managing ER cases (disciplinary, grievance, capability, sickness)
- Ability to confidently coach and guide managers on HR matters
- Understanding of employment legislation and effective application
- Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills
- Able to work at pace and juggle multiple priorities
- Experience in unionised environments or using applicant tracking systems is a bonus
Salary (Rate): £40,000 yearly
City: Sheffield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: HR
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.
Client Details
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.
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
Profile
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.
Job 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!