Senior HR Advisor

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Sheffield
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Hr Generalist
  • Industry

    Legal
  • Pay

    To £45,000
  • Closing date

    8 May 2026

Senior HR Advisor - Hybrid - Sheffield £45,000

Senior HR Advisor
Sheffield | £45,000 | 12-month fixed-term contract | Hybrid (2 days office-based)

Hays HR are delighted to be partnering with an excellent employer to recruit a Senior HR Advisor on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract, based in Sheffield. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-quality, professional organisation with a strong reputation and a supportive, collaborative culture.
Operating in a highly professional and regulated environment, this role will suit an experienced HR professional who is confident advising at a senior level and is comfortable working within complex regulatory and governance frameworks.

The Role
Reporting to the HR Manager, you will provide high-quality HR advice and support across a broad generalist remit. Key responsibilities will include:
  • Providing proactive, commercially focused HR advice across employee relations, performance management, absence, disciplinaries and grievances
  • Supporting managers with complex casework within a regulated and compliance-driven environment
  • Interpreting and applying HR policies, employment law and best practice
  • Contributing to HR projects, change initiatives and continuous improvement
  • Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
  • Have significant and recent HR advisory experience within a professional or regulated organisation, such as legal, accountancy, financial services or banking in the UK
  • Be confident operating in a fast-paced, high-standards environment
  • Have strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
  • Demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ideally be CIPD qualified or working towards qualification
What’s on Offer
  • Salary of £45,000
  • 12-month fixed-term contract, full time
  • Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the Sheffield office
  • Opportunity to work for a highly regarded employer with a professional, inclusive culture
If you’re an experienced Senior HR Advisor looking for your next contract role within a quality organisation, we’d love to hear from you.


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