Temporary HR Advisor - Employee Relations

Allen Associates; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Associates in Oxford is seeking an experienced HR professional to support a busy HR team on a short-term basis as Temporary ER Specialist. You will provide expert advice on absence, performance, probation and organisational change, and assist with staffing and HR processes.

This temporary role is full-time, based in central Oxford, with an immediate start for about 4 to 8 weeks. Strong communication, knowledge of employment law, and data-driven reporting will help manage deadlines and

Qualifications

• Experience in a HR or employee relations role.
• Strong understanding of employee relations processes and employment legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident advising managers on sensitive and complex people matters.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience using HR systems and producing reports.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR and employee relations matters, including absence, performance, probation, and organisational change.
• Supporting managers with employee relations casework, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Assisting with staffing, recruitment, and HR processes, and maintaining accurate records.
• Developing, communicating, and delivering briefings on HR policies and updates to staff and managers.
• Monitoring key HR processes such as absence, appraisals, contracts, and payroll changes, ensuring deadlines and legal requirements are met.
• Maintaining HR records and reports, providing data-driven insights to the HR manager.

Skills

Employee relations

HR processes

Communication skills

Organisational change

Attention to detail

HR reporting

Tools

HR software

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong background in employee relations? This is a great opportunity to support a busy HR team on a short-term basis, providing expert advice and practical support to managers and staff. This is a temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis and will require an immediate start, notice periods cannot be accommodated.

Temporary ER Specialist Responsibilities

• Providing advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR and employee relations matters, including absence, performance, probation, and organisational change.
• Supporting managers with employee relations casework, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Assisting with staffing, recruitment, and HR processes, and maintaining accurate records.
• Developing, communicating, and delivering briefings on HR policies and updates to staff and managers.
• Monitoring key HR processes such as absence, appraisals, contracts, and payroll changes, ensuring deadlines and legal requirements are met.
• Maintaining HR records and reports, providing data-driven insights to the HR manager.

Temporary ER Specialist Rewards

Full time role, Monday to Friday

Immediate start for a duration of approximately 4 to 8 weeks.

The Company

Our client fosters a professional and collaborative working environment, committed to maintaining a high standard of operational excellence.

Temporary ER Specialist Experience Essentials

• Previous experience in a HR or employee relations role.
• Strong understanding of employee relations processes and employment legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident advising managers on sensitive and complex people matters.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience using HR systems and producing reports.

Location

Based in central Oxford, please note there is no onsite parking. Candidates should consider alternative transport options due to limited parking facilities.