Hybrid remote

Senior HR & Organisational Development Advisor

Pertemps Sheffield
Sheffield, Cornwall, TR19 6UX
money-bag £40000 - £45000 per annum
Posted: 08 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Closing date: 07 November 2026
Ref: 61096797

About the Role

This senior post at Sheffield Hallam University suits an experienced HR professional with specialist reward expertise. Working three days each week on a hybrid remote basis, the Senior HR & Organisational Development Advisor provides expert guidance on pay, benefits and job evaluation. Salary ranges from £40,000 to £45,000 depending on experience. Duties include advising managers and senior stakeholders, shaping reward practices, and supporting wider organisational development across HROD. Applicants need strong analytical ability, sound knowledge of pay structures and evaluation methods, plus proven influencing and relationship-building skills. The contract is offered through Pertemps Sheffield.

Senior HR & Organisational Development Adviser – RewardLocation: Sheffield
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 DOE
Hours: 0.6 FTE – 3 days per week
Client: Sheffield Hallam University
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior HR & Organisational Development Adviser – Reward to join the HROD team at Sheffield Hallam University.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional with specialist reward knowledge who is looking for a senior-level role working three days per week.
The role will focus on providing expert advice across reward, benefits, pay and job evaluation, while supporting the development and improvement of reward practices across the University.
The RoleYou will work closely with managers, senior stakeholders and colleagues across HROD, providing specialist advice and guidance on:

  • Salary benchmarking and market-based reward analysis
  • Job evaluation and grading
  • Annual pay review processes
  • Pay, contractual terms and employee retention
  • Reward, benefits and recognition programmes
  • Reward advice during organisational change
  • Developing and improving reward policies and processes
  • Producing analysis and recommendations to support decision-making
  • Delivering guidance and training around reward processes
  • Working collaboratively with recognised Trade Unions and wider stakeholders
About YouWe're looking for an experienced HR professional with a strong background in reward, compensation and benefits.
You'll ideally have:
  • Significant experience working within reward or a specialist HR environment
  • Strong knowledge of job evaluation, ideally HAY and/or HERA
  • Experience with salary benchmarking and market-pay analysis
  • Experience designing or managing reward and recognition processes
  • Strong numerical, analytical and research skills
  • Good knowledge of relevant employment legislation and reward practices
  • Experience advising managers and senior stakeholders
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
  • Experience supporting projects, policy development and training
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and HR systems
What's on Offer?
  • £40,000–£45,000 DOE
  • 0.6 FTE – 3 days per week
  • Sheffield location
  • Hybrid working, subject to role and team requirements
  • 30 days' annual leave for senior Professional Services staff, plus bank holidays and University closure days, pro rata
  • Occupational pension scheme
  • Flexible working options
  • Professional development and career progression opportunities
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Employee discounts and other benefits
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Reward, Compensation & Benefits or specialist HR professional looking for a senior position with the flexibility of working three days per week.
Interested? Apply today to find out more. – Reward
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 DOE
Hours: 0.6 FTE – 3 days per week
Client: Sheffield Hallam University
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior HR & Organisational Development Adviser – Reward to join the HROD team at Sheffield Hallam University.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional with specialist reward knowledge who is looking for a senior-level role working three days per week.
The role will focus on providing expert advice across reward, benefits, pay and job evaluation, while supporting the development and improvement of reward practices across the University.
The RoleYou will work closely with managers, senior stakeholders and colleagues across HROD, providing specialist advice and guidance on:
  • Salary benchmarking and market-based reward analysis
  • Job evaluation and grading
  • Annual pay review processes
  • Pay, contractual terms and employee retention
  • Reward, benefits and recognition programmes
  • Reward advice during organisational change
  • Developing and improving reward policies and processes
  • Producing analysis and recommendations to support decision-making
  • Delivering guidance and training around reward processes
  • Working collaboratively with recognised Trade Unions and wider stakeholders
About YouWe're looking for an experienced HR professional with a strong background in reward, compensation and benefits.
You'll ideally have:
  • Significant experience working within reward or a specialist HR environment
  • Strong knowledge of job evaluation, ideally HAY and/or HERA
  • Experience with salary benchmarking and market-pay analysis
  • Experience designing or managing reward and recognition processes
  • Strong numerical, analytical and research skills
  • Good knowledge of relevant employment legislation and reward practices
  • Experience advising managers and senior stakeholders
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
  • Experience supporting projects, policy development and training
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and HR systems
What's on Offer?
  • £40,000–£45,000 DOE
  • 0.6 FTE – 3 days per week
  • Sheffield location
  • Hybrid working, subject to role and team requirements
  • 30 days' annual leave for senior Professional Services staff, plus bank holidays and University closure days, pro rata
  • Occupational pension scheme
  • Flexible working options
  • Professional development and career progression opportunities
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Employee discounts and other benefits
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Reward, Compensation & Benefits or specialist HR professional looking for a senior position with the flexibility of working three days per week.
Interested? Apply today to find out more.

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