HR Advisor

Frontiers; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in open science publishing is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term role in London. This position involves advising management on HR matters, managing employee relations, and supporting HR initiatives across the organization. Candidates should have a strong understanding of HR policies and excellent interpersonal skills, contributing to a diverse and collaborative team culture.

Benefits

4 additional wellbeing days

Access to learning platforms

Free online yoga classes

Employee assistance plan

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex employee relations issues.
• Strong understanding of HR policies and global employment law.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise employees on HR policies and processes.
• Manage employee relations cases and maintain trackers.
• Collaborate with HR centers of excellence on initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

HR policies understanding

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

Workday

MS Office

Jira

Confluence

DocuSign

Job description

Who we are

At Frontiers we are on a mission to make all science open, enabling the research community to develop the solutions we need to live healthy lives on a healthy planet.

Frontiers is one of the world's most cited publishers. Our articles have been viewed more than 3.7 billion times, reflecting the power of research that is open for all.

Join the publishing revolution.

Follow the links below to learn more about our work.

https://progressreport.frontiersin.org /

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ejFfnQzko

What we can offer you

At Frontiers our working model for new roles is hybrid, offering flexibility to work from home while staying connected through our office hubs in key locations. This approach reflects our commitment to productivity, trust, and a collaborative team culture.

We provide a range of benefits across our global locations, including but not limited to:

• 4 additional wellbeing days in addition to existing annual leave allowance

• Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time

• A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes and an employee assistance plan

• Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer

• Additional benefits depending on your location (e.g. pension plan and private medical care)

The role

We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our People Team on a fixed-term basis of 12 months, commencing July 2025. In this role, you'll support employees and managers across a range of HR matters, including employee relations, training, and policy implementation.

What you'll do:

• Advise employees and first-line managers on HR policies, processes, and employee relations issues
• Manage employee relations cases and maintain related trackers
• Support HR initiatives including engagement programs, process improvements, and data reporting
• Collaborate with HR centers of excellence (e.g. People Ops, Talent Acquisition, L&D, Reward)
• Help develop and roll out new tools, processes, and projects across the organization
• Assist with visa-related documentation and maintain HR systems
• Provide data insights through regular reporting and trend analysis

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience managing complex employee relations issues (e.g. disciplinaries, grievances)
• Strong understanding of HR policies, processes, and employment law (global knowledge a plus)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in HR systems and tools such as Workday, MS Office; experience with Jira, Confluence, or DocuSign
• High attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
• Knowledge of U.S. employment law and visa/work permit processes would be advantageous

Apply now

Please click the 'apply' button on this page and submit your application in English.

Please inform us if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment experience. You can contact us at [e-mail] for any additional support.

Equal opportunity statement
Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.