People Partner

4Recruitment Services; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced People Partner in Sheffield to provide strategic HR expertise. In this senior role, you will manage a team of HR consultants and oversee high-volume employee relations cases. A strong background in employment law and proven leadership capabilities are essential. This is a 1-year contract offering £400 per day. The position is vital for ensuring compliance and enhancing employee engagement across a sizable workforce.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Manager, People Partner, or similar senior HR role.
• Strong HR generalist background, with expertise in employment law and workforce planning.
• Experience leading large or geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner, providing both strategic guidance and operational HR support.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR consultants to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Drive workforce planning initiatives aligned with organisational priorities.

Skills

HR management

Employment law expertise

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

People Partner
Sheffield
£400 per day 1-year contract

We seeking an experienced People Partner to provide high-level HR expertise across the organisation. This role requires strong legal and HR capability to progress complex cases to resolution and collaborate effectively with employment law teams.

This is a senior leadership position, responsible for managing a team of HR consultants and delivering a consistent, high-quality HR service across a large and varied workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner, providing both strategic guidance and operational HR support.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR consultants to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Drive workforce planning initiatives aligned with organisational priorities.
• Oversee high-volume and complex casework, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice.
• Implement and embed HR policies, processes, and frameworks that support organisational goals and enhance employee engagement.

What We re Looking For

• Proven experience as an HR Manager, People Partner, or similar senior HR role.
• Strong HR generalist background, with expertise in employment law and workforce planning.
• Experience leading large or geographically dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex, sensitive, and high-volume employee relations cases.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.

To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.