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

May 28, 2025

The Top Six HR Soft Skills for 2025

Today’s workplace moves at an ever-increasing pace, and while technical know-how will get you so far, strong HR professional interpersonal skills are the things that build trust, encourage change, and make businesses better places to work for everyone.
April 15, 2025

HR Recruitment Trends Heading into Quarter 2

The world we live in moves quickly these days. We’re seeing it everywhere, including in HR recruitment, and if you’re not adapting, you’re falling behind. Heading rapidly through Q2 of 2025, the latest HR hiring practices are being driven by a mix of tech, talent expectations, and smarter strategies. Here’s what’s actually happening in the market, not just buzzwords, but real, current HR industry hiring trends worth paying attention to.
April 9, 2025

Wellbeing in 2025: What Changes Should Your HR Leadership Make?

The landscape of the modern workplace never seems to stop changing. Heading into 2025, wellbeing at work has become a cornerstone of organisational strategy and a key focus for HR leadership. The concept of staff health has far bypassed traditional health and safety protocols, with management teams and HR leadership embracing a more holistic approach, one which fosters mental, physical, and emotional health. 70% of people surveyed in our annual HR Salary Survey now work for a business that has an up-to-date and wellbeing strategy.
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