HR Advisor - Part time

  • Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education
  • Apr 21, 2026
Seasonal HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Part-Time HR Advisor (Temporary - 3 Months)

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid - 1 day per week in the office)

Hours: 20-30 hours per week (flexible)Contract: Temporary for 3 months, with potential extension


Hays HR are delighted to be working with an organisation based in Sheffield to recruit a Part-Time HR Advisor on a temporary basis for an initial 3-month period, with the potential for extension. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to support a busy HR function, providing pragmatic and confident advice to managers across a range of employee relations matters.

The RoleReporting into the HR lead, you will be responsible for:

  • Managing a varied caseload of HR cases, with a strong focus on sickness absence management
  • Supporting managers with performance management issues
  • Providing clear, practical HR advice in line with employment legislation and best practice
  • Assisting with the review and update of HR policies and frameworks, ensuring compliance with changes in UK employment law
  • Supporting the wider HR team with day-to-day advisory duties as required

The CandidateTo be successful in this role, you will:

  • Be CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards)
  • Have proven experience in managing HR casework, particularly sickness absence (essential)
  • Have experience of performance management processes
  • Ideally have previous experience within the not-for-profit, charity or public sector (desirable)
  • Be confident working independently while also collaborating effectively with stakeholders
  • Have excellent communication and organisational skills

What's on Offer

  • Flexible part-time working (20-30 hours per week)
  • Hybrid working with one day per week in the Sheffield office
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive and values-led organisation
  • Potential for contract extension



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