HR Advisor

  • Edwards & Pearce
  • City, Sheffield
  • Oct 16, 2025
Contractor HR / Recruitment

Job Description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor to join our valued client based in Sheffield.

Whilst supporting the HR team this role provides advice and support to Line Managers on policies, dealing with ER issues (some complex), and supporting Managers in case meetings and hearings. The role will support the HR department to deliver a fully comprehensive HR service to the wider organisation delivering HR projects, getting involved in projects regarding health and wellbeing, EDI strategy, and policy development.

THE ROLE:
The HR Advisor will work closely with the wider HR team and HRBPs, involve liaising with payroll, unions, HR development teams, Line Managers to ensure the a smooth HR service delivery is achieved to the organisation at all levels.

This role is a hybrid working role (3 days in the office in Sheffield where free parking is offered and 2 days working from home) and there is flexi working conditions offered.

The role of HR Advisor is a contract role working for one year supporting the wider HR team. Key duties will be dealing with ER casework, supporting Mangers and Line Leaders on all things HR, working closely with unions, getting involved in HR policy, procedures and contracts, undertaking analysis on data to identify trends, and delivering on HR projects with involvement in projects regarding EDI strategy, policy development, and Health & Wellbeing. Supporting and coaching Managers in managing their caseload particularly in areas such as absence management, disciplinaries, grievances, and performance matters.

THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal HR candidate will have a strong ER background and worked on complex Er casework.
Experience of working as part of an HR services Team
Can demonstrate working with Unions, (showing good negotiation and influencing skills)
Previous experience with casework particularly involving absence (short and long-term sickness), disciplinaries, grievances, and performance matters.
Strong data analysis skills (capable of identifying trends and patterns)
Excellent employment law knowledge
At least 4 plus years of HR experience
CIPD 5

THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.