HR Advisor

Are you an experienced HR Advisor who thrives in a busy department?

Our client is looking for a proven HR professional with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with an innate ability to build strong connections with stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be key to the team’s long-term success, as they provide exceptional HR support.

This is a full-time, fully officed-based role.

Please note, this is a temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis. This role will start quickly, so sadly candidates with a lengthy notice period cannot be considered.

• Providing advice and guidance to line managers and senior management on employee relations
• Providing consistent advice, guidance and support on all HR-related matters
• Monitoring and manage staff absences
• Advising Payroll about all monthly adjustments, including new appointments, leavers, changes in contracts and any other additional payments
• Overseeing the recruitment cycle for all new appointments
• Organising and coordinate complex recruitment campaigns
• Sitting on interview panels and support and advise other panel members
• Maintaining an accurate and compliant record of all employment-related matters
• Issuing HR documentation in relation to the employee lifecycle
• Overseeing and encourage the appraisal process, following up on recommendations or areas of concern in liaison with managers
• Coordinating and arrange relevant employee training programmes

Alongside a competitive hourly rate, the successful candidate will receive the following benefits:

• Holiday pay
• Valuable experience in a highly regarded organisation

The client has a quality focused approach, and they are looking for excellent interim HR Management support at this busy time.

As the temporary HR Manager, you will have the following experience:

• Proven experience as an HR Manager, ideally within an academic setting
• An excellent working knowledge of current employment law
• Practical experience of managing and advising on all types of employee casework
• A proven ability to handle complex people-issues with diplomacy and discretion
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of managing varied recruitment campaigns, chairing recruitment and shortlisting panels
• Strong organisational and prioritising abilities
• Excellent administrative skills

The client is based in Central Oxford.

There is no available parking onsite, however there are excellent public transport links running closeby. This is an office-based role so do bear in mind your commute when applying.