Senior HR Advisor/HR Business Partner

Senior HR Advisor / HR Business PartnerTemporary (3-6 months) | West Yorkshire (Huddersfield / Halifax)
Immediate Start | Agency Payroll

Hays HR are delighted to be partnering with a well-established public sector organisation based in West Yorkshire to recruit an experienced Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner on an interim basis.This is a temporary assignment for an initial 3 months, with strong potential to extend up to 6 months. The role will be engaged via agency payroll (PAYE/umbrella) and offers a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, forward-thinking HR function during a period of change and transformation.

The Role

Reporting into the Senior HR Leadership Team, you will provide high-quality, pragmatic HR support to a range of services across the organisation.You will operate as a trusted advisor to managers, supporting both operational HR delivery and strategic people initiatives.Key responsibilities include:

• Providing expert advice on a full range of employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management and performance issues
• Supporting managers through complex casework, ensuring policies and procedures are applied consistently and fairly
• Partnering with service leads to support workforce planning, organisational change and service improvement activity
• Coaching and guiding managers to build capability and confidence in people management
• Supporting organisational change programmes, including restructures and consultations
• Contributing to HR projects and initiatives aligned to organisational priorities
• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and public sector best practice

The CandidateWe are keen to hear from experienced HR professionals who are confident working in a fast-paced, unionised environment.

You will have:

• Proven experience at Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner level
• Strong employee relations expertise, including managing complex cases
• Experience working within the public sector or similarly regulated environment (essential)
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with the ability to operate autonomously
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience

The Package

• Competitive hourly rate (depending on level of HR experience and previous experience in the relevant sector)
• Hybrid working available (with some on-site presence in Huddersfield/Halifax - it is essential that you live in the local commutable area)
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a respected public sector organisation
• Immediate start available

How to ApplyIf you are an experienced HR professional available for an immediate or short-notice start and looking for your next interim opportunity, please submit your CV today or contact the Hays HR team for a confidential discussion.

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