HR Advisor
Application Deadline: 4 May 2026
Department: People Services
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Sheffield Head Office
Reporting To: Jacqui Buckley
Compensation: £35,929 - £38,737 / year
Description
* Hours: 37 hours per week
* Contract: Permanent
* Salary: £35,929 - £38,737
* Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)
About the role
You will be the point of contact for all HR queries, providing a professional and customer‑focused service to both internal and external customers while building and maintaining effective relationships.
Responsibilities
* Providing support on all HR processes in accordance with relevant policies and/or legislation.
* Supporting HR Business Partners to provide advice and information on people issues in their area.
* Maintaining accurate employee records through the HRIS system in line with GDPR and managing the Ticketing system.
* Supporting the onboarding of new starters, producing offer letters, contracts of employment and carrying out all pre‑employment checks to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
* Providing first‑line case management support (e.g., sickness absence, conduct, capability, RTW and general disciplinary and grievances) and providing advice and guidance to managers.
* Supporting the administration of the Annual Performance Review cycle to ensure all data is captured and stored via the HRIS system as directed by the Head of HR Operations and HR Advisors.
* Providing reports/MI as required to support the People Services Team and key SYMCA customers.
About you
You have previous experience working within an HR and Talent Acquisition function and are confident working on your own initiative as well as part of a team. You can build and maintain strong relationships at all levels.
Qualifications and skills
* Previous experience working within an HR and Talent Acquisition function.
* Previous experience working in a customer‑focussed environment.
* Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy of work.
* Ability to manage and prioritise workloads and conflicting demands.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present information clearly.
* Experience handling confidential and sensitive data.
* Good practical experience in using Microsoft Office applications.
Benefits
All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, the role offers excellent transport links and encourages active travel. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
* Holiday Entitlement – From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro‑rata for part‑time colleagues.
* Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in addition to your normal annual leave.
* Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time. Please note, unless specified within the job advert, we cannot accommodate remote working contracts.
* Flexible Hours Scheme – Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi‑Scheme which allows office‑based employees’ flexibility and discretion over their working hours. Under the scheme employees can accrue a defined amount of credit or debit of working hours, and to take time‑off in the form of Flexi‑Leave or banked Annual Leave.
* Rewarding You – Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle‑to‑Work schemes.
* Training on the job – Support with upskilling skills through on‑the‑job training and qualifications.
* Professional Membership Fees – Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.
Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority
Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief. All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment as such all requests will be considered subject to operation requirements.
Where candidates share disabilities within the application process, if they demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria from the Role Profile within their application, they will automatically be invited to interview.
If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.
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