HR Manager

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious organisation in Leeds is seeking an HR Manager for a 9-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate must bring strong employee relations expertise and experience in a similar role. You'll provide essential HR support, influence employee experience, and collaborate with leaders across the business. The position offers hybrid working, flexible arrangements, and a competitive salary package of up to £60,000. To apply, submit your CV and mention where you found the job listing.

Benefits

Up to £60,000 salary

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

Strong package of employee benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Manager role is essential.
• Must possess strong employee relations expertise.
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters.
• Offer HR advice and coaching throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Produce HR data and reporting to improve practices.
• Review HR policies for compliance and relevance.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Skills

Employee relations expertise

Strong relationship-building

Coaching and guidance

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Sewell Wallis are partnering with a highly regarded and long-established organisation seeking an HR Manager for a 9-month fixed term contract. The successful candidate must be able to start straight away.

This broad HR role delivers essential operational support, offering practical guidance to ensure strong people management and effective HR practices across the organisation. You will play a key role in influencing a positive employee experience while supporting leaders at all levels.

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this position brings variety, pace and challenge. No two days will be the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide stakeholders with expert guidance, coaching and support on complex employee relations matters, such as dispute resolution, disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, TUPE and redundancy. You may also directly manage cases where needed.
• Offer first‑line HR advice and coaching across the full employee lifecycle.
• Support line managers in understanding and applying HR policies and procedures.
• Produce accurate and insightful HR data and reporting. Highlight trends and opportunities to improve people practices.
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion across the business.
• Lead on reviewing HR policies and employment contracts to ensure compliance and relevance. Create toolkits and guidance materials for managers.
• Work closely with the HR Service Centre and act as an escalation point when required.

About You

• Previous experience in an HR Manager role with strong employee relations expertise.
• CIPD qualification is advantageous.
• Approachable, confident and skilled at building strong relationships across the organisation.

What's on Offer

• Up to 60,000
• Hybrid working.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A strong package of employee benefits.

If this role sounds right for you, please submit your CV or get in touch with Emma Johnsen for further details.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.