Sewell Wallis Recruitment Opportunity

Sewell Wallis is working with a highly successful and well-established organisation based in South Leeds, West Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit a Senior HR Advisor on a 4-month contract basis. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative HR team reporting to a knowledgeable and supportive manager, whilst gaining exposure to a wide variety of duties across the board.

Role Requirements, Expected Candidate Experience, and Qualifications

This role will cover a broad range of tasks, including working closely with various stakeholders across the business and supporting with recruitment and onboarding; however, the majority of the role will be working on ER from the initial stage through to completion and all related conversations and reporting. They are looking for someone who is available for an immediate start.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Lead employee relations cases (grievances, disciplinary, performance), ensuring fair, consistent, and policy-aligned outcomes.
• Partner with managers to apply HR policies and employment law confidently and compliantly.
• Provide trusted, confidential HR advice and support to employees across a range of issues.
• Support absence and capability management, helping reduce sickness levels and improve performance.
• Drive in-house recruitment strategies, reducing agency reliance and improving hiring outcomes.
• Support and guide managers through performance reviews, identifying development needs and enabling growth. Coaching and upskilling them on HR best practice, policies, and people management.
• Coordinate effective onboarding and inductions to set new starters up for success.
• Maintain accurate, timely HR records and systems in line with data protection standards.