Interim HR Manager

ASAP start required.

* Initially 6 months, with potential for longevity.

About Our Client

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 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 delivery

* Lead on complex 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, the day‑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 managing high‑volume, complex casework confidently 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 within 4 weeks, with immediate starters strongly preferred due 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