Sewell Wallis Ltd
City, Leeds
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. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
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. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
F.J. WILSON
Head of HR Operations (5 months, PAYE) Are you a strategic HR leader with a passion for operational excellence? We are seeking a dynamic Head of HR Operations to lead and deliver a professional, high-performing HR function for a prominent professional organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to drive HR strategy, enhance operational processes, and lead a talented team within an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. About the Role Reporting to the Director of HR, you will oversee the HR Operations team, including HR Managers and Administrators. Your remit will cover recruitment, payroll, performance management, employee relations, organisational change, and HR systems, ensuring HR practices align with the organisation's strategic objectives. You will act as a bridge between senior management and operational teams, creating an empowering environment for staff, and ensuring HR services support both organisational and individual needs. Key facts: Contract : Full time, temporary contract, PAYE, until May 2026 Location : Hybrid - home-based blended, with 2 days per week working from offices in central London Gross Pay rate (PAYE) ranges from £36.97 per hour + holiday pay to £41.29 per hour + holiday pay Hours : Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, core hours 1000 - 1600 Key responsibilities of the role include: Lead and manage HR operations, including recruitment, payroll, employee relations, performance management, and HR systems. Line manage HR team members, supporting their development and performance. Deputise for the Director of HR as needed. Develop and implement effective HR strategies and processes. Drive organisational change, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practice. Maintain accurate HR data and reporting to inform decision-making. Support initiatives to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion across HR operations. Oversee HR aspects of organisational projects, restructures, and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements: Chartered member of the CIPD with extensive HR operations experience at a senior level. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices. Proven track record in leading recruitment, employee relations, payroll, and performance management. Experience in leading organisational change and managing complex employee relations issues. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Analytical, pragmatic, and solutions-focused, with experience producing HR metrics and reports. Commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. Our client Our client is a prominent professional body based, dedicated to advancing the health care field. It plays a crucial role in supporting medical/health professionals, providing resources, education, and guidance to enhance the quality of health care. Recognized for its commitment to excellence, they serve as a key hub for medical professionals, fostering collaboration, research, and the continuous improvement of health services. Interested? For a confidential conversation with FJWilson Talent, please contact us on , or email us at Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Our privacy policy is available on our website: FJWilson Talent Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this interim, temporary role. FJWilson Talent Services encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates who represent the full diversity of communities in the UK. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Head of HR Operations (5 months, PAYE) Are you a strategic HR leader with a passion for operational excellence? We are seeking a dynamic Head of HR Operations to lead and deliver a professional, high-performing HR function for a prominent professional organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to drive HR strategy, enhance operational processes, and lead a talented team within an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. About the Role Reporting to the Director of HR, you will oversee the HR Operations team, including HR Managers and Administrators. Your remit will cover recruitment, payroll, performance management, employee relations, organisational change, and HR systems, ensuring HR practices align with the organisation's strategic objectives. You will act as a bridge between senior management and operational teams, creating an empowering environment for staff, and ensuring HR services support both organisational and individual needs. Key facts: Contract : Full time, temporary contract, PAYE, until May 2026 Location : Hybrid - home-based blended, with 2 days per week working from offices in central London Gross Pay rate (PAYE) ranges from £36.97 per hour + holiday pay to £41.29 per hour + holiday pay Hours : Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, core hours 1000 - 1600 Key responsibilities of the role include: Lead and manage HR operations, including recruitment, payroll, employee relations, performance management, and HR systems. Line manage HR team members, supporting their development and performance. Deputise for the Director of HR as needed. Develop and implement effective HR strategies and processes. Drive organisational change, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practice. Maintain accurate HR data and reporting to inform decision-making. Support initiatives to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion across HR operations. Oversee HR aspects of organisational projects, restructures, and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements: Chartered member of the CIPD with extensive HR operations experience at a senior level. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices. Proven track record in leading recruitment, employee relations, payroll, and performance management. Experience in leading organisational change and managing complex employee relations issues. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Analytical, pragmatic, and solutions-focused, with experience producing HR metrics and reports. Commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. Our client Our client is a prominent professional body based, dedicated to advancing the health care field. It plays a crucial role in supporting medical/health professionals, providing resources, education, and guidance to enhance the quality of health care. Recognized for its commitment to excellence, they serve as a key hub for medical professionals, fostering collaboration, research, and the continuous improvement of health services. Interested? For a confidential conversation with FJWilson Talent, please contact us on , or email us at Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Our privacy policy is available on our website: FJWilson Talent Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this interim, temporary role. FJWilson Talent Services encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates who represent the full diversity of communities in the UK. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.