HR Manager - People Partner

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior HR Manager to provide strategic and operational support in a major public-sector organisation. The role requires strong legal and HR expertise, managing a team of consultants and progressing complex employee relations cases. It offers a hybrid working model with opportunities to influence key HR initiatives.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Supportive working environment

Leadership role in public sector

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or senior HR generalist.
• Strong legal and HR experience, including progressing complex casework.
• Broad generalist background including workforce planning and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner, providing strategic and operational HR support.
• Lead, manage and develop a team of HR Consultants.
• Drive workforce planning initiatives aligned with organisational priorities.
• Manage high-volume, complex employee relations casework.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

Legal compliance

Leadership and management

Communication skills

Job description

HR Manager - People Partner

Reference: 000A 746A / 1
Salary: £312.25 PAYE per day
Role length: 1-year assignment
Job type: Hybrid
Location: Sheffield

Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Temporary

The role:

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Manager with strong legal and HR expertise to join them on a 1-year assignment. This senior role is responsible for leading a team of HR Consultants and delivering a high-quality HR service to a large and geographically dispersed workforce.

The successful candidate will need a strong generalist HR background and the ability to progress complex employee relations cases to resolution while working closely with Employment Law teams. The role involves both strategic and operational HR leadership within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted HR partner, providing strategic and operational HR support across all HR functions.

• Lead, manage and develop a team of HR Consultants to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.

• Drive workforce planning initiatives aligned with organisational priorities.

• Manage high-volume, complex employee relations casework in line with employment law and best practice.

• Collaborate closely with Employment Law teams to progress cases to resolution.

• Implement and maintain HR policies, processes and procedures to support organisational goals and employee engagement.

• Provide expert advice on change management, people strategy and risk management.

• Build strong working relationships with managers, senior leaders and key stakeholders.

What the client is looking for:

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or senior HR generalist.

• Strong legal and HR experience, including progressing complex casework.

• Broad generalist background including workforce planning, OD, and employee relations.

• Experience managing teams across multiple locations.

• Demonstrable ability to manage complex and high-volume ER casework.

• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

• A proactive, resilient and collaborative approach.

What the client offers:

• Hybrid working arrangements.

• A senior leadership role within a major public‑sector organisation.

• Opportunity to influence key HR and organisational initiatives.

• A dynamic, supportive working environment.

How to Apply

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