Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsASAP start required.Initially 6 months, with potential for longevity.About Our ClientSheffield City Council is advancing through its ambitious Future Sheffield transformation programme, reshaping and modernising how services are delivered for the city’s communities. As part of this change, the HR function is playing a critical role in supporting services, strengthening people management, and ensuring fair, consistent employee relations practice across a large and diverse workforce.If you’re a HR Leader with a strength of ER who thrives in complex environments, enjoys high‑volume casework, and wants to make a real difference in a values‑driven public‑sector organisation — this is an exciting opportunity to join at a pivotal time.Why this is a great place for HR professionals:Phenomenal 19% employer pension contribution - far above most sectorsA culture built on openness, fairness and doing the right thing for peopleHybrid working - 3 days on site for collaboration and visibilityA dynamic period of change offering plenty of challenge and developmentA values‑driven environment where employee experience truly mattersJob DescriptionIn this role, your main responsibility is to own, lead and manage employee relations across the assigned portfolios. You will:Lead and develop a large team of HR Consultants and Advisors to strengthen ER deliveryLead on complex and high-volume ER casework, ensuring timely, consistent and fair outcomesCoach, influence and challenge managers to improve ER capability and confidenceSupport and advise on grievances, disciplinaries, sickness, performance, restructures, TUPE and other contentious mattersBuild strong relationships with trade unions, navigating negotiations with professionalismProvide expert advice to senior leaders, up to Executive Director levelUse data and insights to spot trends, risks, and opportunities for improvementContribute to wider HR initiatives, workforce planning and OD projects where neededWhile strategic elements remain, the day‑to‑day heartbeat of the role is ER leadership and casework management.The Successful ApplicantThe ideal candidate will have:Extensive, proven experience in employee relations - essentialA background managing high‑volume, complex casework confidently and effectivelyStrong knowledge of employment law and ER best practiceExperience coaching and influencing senior leaders and operational managersThe ability to stay calm, credible and solutions‑focused in challenging situationsExperience working in unionised, public sector or politically influenced environmentsCIPD Level 5+ or equivalent strategic HR/ER experienceStrong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexityAvailability: You must be available within 4 weeks, with immediate starters strongly preferred due to workload demands.What's on OfferCompetitive salary ranging from £57,786 to £63,283.Generous 19% pension contribution.Fixed-term contract with the potential opportunity of wider opportuniuties.Opportunity to work in Sheffield, contributing to the local community.If you are ready to take on this exciting Interim HR Manager opportunity within the public sector in Sheffield, we encourage you to apply today!ContactAmy Smith (nee Procter)Quote job refJN-032026-6964450Phone number07467000150Job summaryJob functionHuman ResourcesSubsectorHR ManagerSectorPublic SectorLocationSheffieldContract typePermanentConsultant nameAmy Smith (nee Procter)Consultant phone07467000150Job referenceJN-032026-6964450
