HR Advisor

Abingdon School; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Abingdon seeks an HR Advisor to join their HR team. The role includes administering contractual matters, supporting employee relations, and providing HR guidance across the Foundation. Candidates should possess relevant HR experience and a degree or equivalent. This full-time position offers benefits like pension contributions, private healthcare, and more.

Benefits

Up to 14.1% employer pension contribution

Private healthcare insurance

Free use of leisure facilities

Free lunches during term time

Discounted school fees

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Experience of working in a generalist HR environment.
• Demonstrable knowledge of employment law and best practices.
• Experience of advising on HR policies and procedures.
• Flexible, positive and proactive team-player.

Responsibilities

• Administer and advise on contractual, pay, and benefits matters.
• Support employee relations processes.
• Work proactively with managers and Heads of Department.
• Advise on staff sickness, leave, and offboarding.

Skills

Experience in generalist HR environment

Knowledge of employment law

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT skills

Advising on HR policies

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

Abingdon School has an exciting opportunity for a HR Advisor to join the team.

Location: Abingdon School, OX14 1DE

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £33,161 - £36,666 (dependent on skills and experience)

Closing date: 13 August 2025 (midday)

About Us

Abingdon School is a leading independent day and boarding school with more than 1,000 pupils aged 11-18. The School is situated in 35 acres of beautiful grounds in the centre of Abingdon, just south of Oxford.

HR Advisor – The Role

The Abingdon Foundation is looking to appoint an engaging and experienced HR professional to join our friendly HR team in providing a high quality, professional and visible HR service across the Foundation. The Foundation comprises two schools: Abingdon School and Abingdon Prep School, as well as Abingdon School Enterprises

HR Advisor – Key Responsibilities

• Administering and advising on contractual, pay and benefits related matters
• Supporting employee relations processes
• Proactively working with managers and Heads of Department
• Advise on and support the administration of a range of other areas including staff sickness and absence, leavers/offboarding and maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
  
  

HR Advisor – You

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent
• Experience of working in a generalist HR environment
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of employment law, keeping up to date with best practice and changes in legislation
• Experience of interpreting and advising on terms and conditions and HR policies and procedures
• Experience of working with and advising managers on sickness, disciplinary, capability and grievance matters
• Experience of writing and reviewing HR policies and procedures
• Flexible, positive and proactive team-player
• Excellent communication, administrative and IT skills
  
  

HR Advisor – Benefits

• Up to 14.1% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare insurance
• Free use of leisure facilities with discounted exercise classes
• Free lunches during term time
• Christmas closure days
• Discounted school fees (eligibility criteria apply)
  
  

Application Process

We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to ensure that our staffing at all levels and in all roles is diverse and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.

Closing date: 13 August 2025 (midday)

Interview date: 21 August 2025

Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

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