Temporary HR Advisor - Employee Relations

The Company

Our client fosters a professional and collaborative working environment, committed to maintaining a high standard of operational excellence.

Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong background in employee relations? This is a great opportunity to support a busy HR team on a short-term basis, providing expert advice and practical support to managers and staff.

Please note, this is a temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis and will require an immediate start, notice periods cannot be accommodated.

This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

• Providing advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR and employee relations matters, including absence, performance, probation, and organisational change.
• Supporting managers with employee relations casework, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Assisting with staffing, recruitment, and HR processes, and maintaining accurate records.
• Developing, communicating, and delivering briefings on HR policies and updates to staff and managers.
• Monitoring key HR processes such as absence, appraisals, contracts, and payroll changes, ensuring deadlines and legal requirements are met.
• Maintaining HR records and reports, providing data-driven insights to the HR manager.

• Full time role, Monday to Friday
• Immediate start for a duration of approximately 4 to 8 weeks.

• Previous experience in a HR or employee relations role.
• Strong understanding of employee relations processes and employment legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident advising managers on sensitive and complex people matters.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience using HR systems and producing reports.

Based in central Oxford, please note there is no onsite parking. Candidates should consider alternative transport options due to limited parking facilities.