Job type
PermanentLocation
SheffieldWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Hr GeneralistIndustry
LegalPay
To £45,000Closing 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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