HR Advisor

Plus One Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A client company in Oxford is looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join their People & Culture team. This full-time role involves supporting managers with HR advice on employee relations and compliance. The HR Advisor will independently manage ER cases, ensuring best practices and legal compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in HR, a Level 5 CIPD qualification, and excellent communication skills, along with the ability to manage a varied workload effectively.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in an HR or People & Culture Advisory role.
• Managing employee relations (ER) cases independently.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for line managers seeking HR advice.
• Coach managers to build confidence in handling people issues.
• Manage a caseload of low to medium-risk ER cases.

Skills

Experience in HR Advisory role

Knowledge of employment law

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Level 5 CIPD qualification or working towards

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced HR Advisor with strong employee relations knowledge? Do you enjoy supporting and coaching managers to handle people matters confidently and compliantly? Our client is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable HR Advisor to join their People & Culture team, based in Bicester. Reporting to the People & Culture Business Partner, this is a key advisory role supporting managers across the business with employee relations, performance, and absence matters, while ensuring best practice and legal compliance. The ideal candidate will be confident managing ER cases independently, have a strong understanding of employment law, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where sound judgement and discretion are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for line managers seeking HR advice on employee relations, performance, and absence management.
• Provide timely, consistent, and professional HR guidance to support compliant decision-making.
• Coach and support managers to build confidence in handling people issues.
• Independently manage a caseload of low to medium-risk ER cases from initial advice through to resolution.
• Prepare and issue all relevant documentation, including investigation packs, letters, and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records within PeopleHR.
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases to the HR Business Partner as required.
• Support effective sickness absence management, including advice on reasonable adjustments and phased returns.
• Liaise with Occupational Health and other relevant services.
• Maintain accurate HR records in line with GDPR requirements.
• Track, analyse, and interpret HR data (e.g. absence, turnover, case volumes) to identify trends and inform improvements.
• Support the review and update of HR policies and procedures in line with legislation and business needs.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working in an HR or People & Culture Advisory role
• Gained a Level 5 CIPD qualification or currently working towards
• Demonstrable experience managing employee relations (ER) cases independently
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
• Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Professional, approachable, and discreet when handling sensitive information
• Ability to assess risk and exercise sound judgement

Additional Information

• Full-time, Monday Friday, 8am-4pm/9am-5pm
• On-site working
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Support for professional development and CIPD qualifications

To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can reach out to Shanelle Bowyer at (phone number removed). Alternatively, connect with me on LinkedIn via the following link: (url removed)/