Human Resources Advisor

d'Overbroeck's; Upton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

d'Overbroeck's in Oxford is seeking a proactive HR Advisor to deliver high-quality HR support across two leading independent schools. The role partners with managers and staff to handle employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and performance management in a fast-paced educational environment.

The successful candidate will ensure policy compliance, safeguarding, and DBS vetting standards, contributing to a safe, supportive community for students aged 11-18.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Human Resources (HR) and HR Management, with experience advising managers and employees.
• Understanding of HR Policies and procedures, with the ability to develop, interpret, and apply them consistently.
• Working knowledge of Labor and Employment Law, including compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.
• Proven experience in Employee Relations, including handling queries, concerns, and formal processes in a fair and confidential manner.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, including accurate record keeping and attention to detail.
• Ability to work proactively and independently, while collaborating effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• Experience in an education or school setting is advantageous but not essential.
• Relevant HR qualification (such as CIPD or equivalent) or significant HR advisory experience in a comparable role.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advisory support across two independent schools in Oxford.
• Partner with managers and staff to deliver employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
• Support absence management, policy implementation and compliance across both sites.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and vetting requirements along with HR procedures.

Skills

HR knowledge

Policies & procedures

Employment law

Employee relations

Communication

Record keeping

Independent working

Team collaboration

CIPD qualified

Education

CIPD qualification

HR advisory experience

Job description

Role Description

Join our dynamic team! We nurture strategic, analytical, creative, and imaginative thinking in students aged 11-18. Our three school sites offer an intellectually stimulating environment tailored to long-term goals. Access to co-curricular activities, academic programs, and state-of-the-art facilities including our new Arts Centre and University of Oxford's sports facilities. As part of Nord Anglia Education, we prepare students for success in university and beyond. Safeguarding student welfare is paramount, requiring an enhanced DBS check. Join our supportive community and make a lasting impact at one of the UK's top schools for academic excellence.

We are seeking a proactive and experienced HR Advisor to provide high-quality, professional HR support across two leading independent schools in Oxford.

The successful candidate will partner with managers and staff across both schools, delivering a comprehensive HR advisory service covering employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, absence management, policy implementation and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and rewarding educational environment.

You may find the job description in the following link: HR Advisor

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

Please note work visas are not offered by d’Overbroeck’s at this current time so please ensure you have the correct documentation to work in the UK prior to applying.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Human Resources (HR) and HR Management, with experience advising managers and employees.
• Understanding of HR Policies and procedures, with the ability to develop, interpret, and apply them consistently.
• Working knowledge of Labor and Employment Law, including compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.
• Proven experience in Employee Relations, including handling queries, concerns, and formal processes in a fair and confidential manner.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, including accurate record keeping and attention to detail.
• Ability to work proactively and independently, while collaborating effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• Experience in an education or school setting is advantageous but not essential.
• Relevant HR qualification (such as CIPD or equivalent) or significant HR advisory experience in a comparable role.