Sue Wallis

Sue Wallis

Joint Managing Director | Senior & Exec HR & Business Support

About Me

Sue is Joint Managing Director at Sewell Wallis, overseeing the wider business alongside recruiting senior HR and executive professionals across the Yorkshire market. Having started her recruitment career in London more than 30 years ago, she brings decades of experience supporting businesses through growth and leadership transitions.

Over the years, Sue has built long-standing relationships across Yorkshire, working with clients who have partnered with her throughout multiple stages of their business journey. Her experience across both recruitment and business leadership means she's got a strong understanding of how important senior hires can be, particularly when it comes to culture and long term fit. 

Sue plays a key role in shaping the culture and direction of Sewell Wallis. Known for her straightforward approach and ability to build lasting partnerships, she's a trusted advisor to businesses and professionals across the Yorkshire market.

My Posts

November 25, 2025

Working Flexibly vs Flexible Working: A Practical Guide for Employers

We’ve all heard the terms ‘flexible working’ and ‘working flexibly’. Same thing, right? They sound like it, but they’re quite different, both from a legal standpoint and a cultural one. Many organisations often blur the lines around it, which creates confusion and can lead to mixed expectations for both employee and employer.
November 25, 2025

How Legal Changes Are Reshaping Onboarding: What You Should Do Now

Good onboarding has always mattered in recruitment, but it’s become critical that we pay more attention to it. With major changes in UK employment law now coming into play, how you welcome and support new hires is no longer just a people strategy that reflects on your culture, it’s a compliance necessity.
October 6, 2025

Job Hugging: Why More Employees Are Staying Put and What It Means for Hiring Managers

Forget about ‘quiet-quitting’; the latest trend we’re seeing is ‘job hugging’. You might have seen this term around HR and hiring circles on the internet. It sounds a bit silly, but what does it actually mean?
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