Interim HR Advisor / Senior HR Advisor (DOE)
3 Month Contract
Immediate Start
Sheffield | £35,000 - £40,000 | Manufacturing
Immediate requirement - interviews taking place ASAP
Shillito Group are excited to be partnering with a well-known local manufacturing company to recruit a commercially focused HR Advisor for an initial 3-month interim assignment. There is a possibility for this role to become permanent.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced HR Advisor who is available immediately (or at short notice) and ready to step into a fast-paced, high-impact role where you can influence decision-making and drive real change.
The Role - HR Advisor
As a HR Advisor, you will act as a trusted partner to managers, operating with both strategic and operational impact.
This HR Advisor position offers the chance to move beyond transactional HR and play a key role in shaping culture, improving performance, and supporting business-critical initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
Acting as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations and organisational challenges
Managing ER cases with a commercial and risk-aware approach
Coaching and developing line managers to enhance leadership capability
Supporting workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning
Using HR data and insights to influence business decisions
Driving engagement, culture, and continuous improvement initiatives
Reviewing and improving HR policies and processes
Supporting change management and wider HR projects
About You - HR Advisor
We're looking for a confident, commercially aware HR Advisor who can hit the ground running and add value from day one.
You will bring:
Proven experience in a Senior HR Advisor or Junior HR Business Partner role
Strong ER expertise, including complex case management
Excellent knowledge of UK employment law
CIPD Level 3+ (Level 5 desirable)
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
The ability to work at pace in a manufacturing or similar environmentWhy Apply?
Join a well-known local manufacturing company
Immediate start available - quick turnaround recruitment process
Opportunity to step into a more strategic HR Advisor role
Strong potential for a permanent position
Competitive salary (£35,000 - £40,000)
Visible role with real business impactWorking Hours
Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
Friday: 08:00 - 15:30 (39 hours per week)
Apply now - we are shortlisting immediately and arranging interviews this week for suitable Senior HR Advisor candidates.
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Shillito Group is a specialist recruitment and executive search partner, working with ambitious businesses to secure high-impact talent across commercial and engineering markets. Our reputation is built on deep expertise, trusted relationships and delivering results that go beyond the brief