Temporary HR Advisor - Employee Relations

Allen Associates (Oxford) Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

Immediate start

Job summary

Allen Associates (Oxford) Ltd is seeking a Temporary ER Specialist to support a busy HR team in Oxford. This short-term role requires an immediate start and is paid weekly via PAYE, spanning approximately 4 to 8 weeks.

You will advise managers and staff on HR and employee relations matters, assist with recruitment, maintain records, and develop policy briefings. The role emphasizes strong communication, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience in HR or employee relations role.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations processes and employment law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to advise managers on sensitive people matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR and ER matters, including absence, performance, probation, and organisational change.
• Support managers with ER casework and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Assist with staffing, recruitment, HR processes, and maintaining accurate records.
• Develop, communicate, and deliver briefings on HR policies and updates to staff and managers.
• Monitor HR processes such as absence, appraisals, contracts, and payroll changes, ensuring deadlines and legal requirements are met.
• Maintain HR records and reports, providing data-driven insights to the HR manager.

Skills

HR experience

Employee relations

Communication

Data reporting

Tools

HR systems

Job description

The Company

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

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.

Please note, 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

This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

• 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.

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.