HR Advisor

Allen Associates; Holton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced HR Advisor to support a diverse team. This 7-month maternity cover contract includes managing employee relations, contributing to strategic HR projects, and ensuring compliance with UK legislation. The role offers hybrid working and flexible hours, along with competitive benefits. Candidates should have a strong background in HR and excellent communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Private healthcare

Life insurance

25 days of holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR generalist within engineering or technology sectors.
• Solid understanding of UK employment legislation and employee relations.
• Ability to manage HR projects and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support managers across the full employment lifecycle.
• Manage employee relations issues and performance management processes.
• Contribute to employee engagement surveys and talent development.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Understanding of UK employment legislation

Data analysis skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in MS Office

Experience with HR systems

Tools

Bamboo HR

Job description

HR Advisor

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a fast‑paced, innovative environment? As an experienced HR Advisor you will support a diverse team and help shape the future of this growing organisation. This is a unique 7‑month maternity‑cover contract opportunity to grow your career while working alongside cutting‑edge technology and forward‑thinking colleagues.

Division: Human Resources
Location: Harwell, Oxfordshire, England
Job type: Permanent
Duration: 7 months (maternity cover)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Support managers across the full employment lifecycle, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and best practices to optimise HR processes.
• Manage employee relations issues, performance management processes and absence handling to foster a positive workplace culture.
• Contribute to strategic projects such as employee engagement surveys, focus groups and talent development initiatives.
• Support payroll administration and ensure accurate HR data management to facilitate smooth operational workflows.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to enhance HR policies, procedures and employee experience.
• Assist with recruitment activities and onboarding, ensuring a seamless experience for new hires.
• Analyse HR data to generate insights and recommend improvements aligned with business objectives.

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Supportive, dynamic international team with opportunities to work on pioneering initiatives.
• Flexible working around core hours, with hybrid work options and a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
• Optional 9/75 working pattern, providing every second Friday off.
• 25 days of holiday, increasing annually to 28 days, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, life insurance and long‑term sick pay.
• Opportunity to participate in regular social events fostering a collaborative environment.
• Car parking available, supporting your daily commute.
• Immediate start required and a commitment to work 7 months to cover this contract, suitable for candidates who thrive in a fast‑moving environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR generalist, with transactional and strategic HR expertise, ideally within the engineering or technology sectors.
• Solid understanding of UK employment legislation, policies and employee relations.
• Proven ability to manage HR projects, data analysis and stakeholder relationships.
• Solutions‑focused, results‑driven, with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confident facilitator and presenter, capable of driving HR initiatives.
• Proficient in MS Office and HR systems such as Bamboo HR.
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Location & Working Arrangement

This role is based in South Oxfordshire and offers hybrid working, with a flexible approach. You will need to be in the office at least 2 days per week. There is car parking and close to public transport links. You must live within commuter distance. Sponsorship is not available and so you must have full right to work in the UK.

Apply

To apply, please visit our recruitment website and submit your application. We will review and respond to all applications promptly.