HR ManagerInitially 6 months, with potential for longevity. Sheffield 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 sectors
A culture built on openness, fairness and doing the right thing for people
Hybrid working - 3 days on site for collaboration and visibility
A dynamic period of change offering plenty of challenge and development
A values‑driven environment where employee experience truly matters Job Description In this role, your main responsibility is toown, lead and manage employee relationsacross the assigned portfolios. You will: Lead and develop a large team of HR Consultants and Advisors to strengthen ER delivery
Lead oncomplex and high-volume ER casework, ensuring timely, consistent and fair outcomes
Coach, influence and challenge managers to improve ER capability and confidence
Support and advise on grievances, disciplinaries, sickness, performance, restructures, TUPE and other contentious matters
Build strong relationships with trade unions, navigating negotiations with professionalism
Provide expert advice to senior leaders, up to Executive Director level
Use data and insights to spot trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Contribute to wider HR initiatives, workforce planning and OD projects where needed
While strategic elements remain, theday‑to‑day heartbeat of the role is ER leadership and casework management. The Successful Applicant The ideal candidate will have: Extensive, proven experience in employee relations- essential
A background managinghigh‑volume, complex caseworkconfidently and effectively
Strong knowledge of employment law and ER best practice
Experience coaching and influencing senior leaders and operational managers
The ability to stay calm, credible and solutions‑focused in challenging situations
Experience working in unionised, public sector or politically influenced environments
CIPD Level 5+ or equivalent strategic HR/ER experience
Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity Availability:You must be available within4 weeks, withimmediate starters strongly preferreddue to workload demands. What's on Offer Competitive 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! Contact
Amy Smith (nee Procter) Quote job ref
JN-032026-6964450 Phone number
07467000150 Please follow this link to apply for the role via Michael Page: We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.
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