HR Adviser

HR Adviser

Are you an experienced HR professional with strong knowledge of UK employment law and legislation, eager to support a forward-thinking, inclusive institution? This is your opportunity to bring your HR expertise to a vibrant college, making a real difference in higher education.

HR Adviser Responsibilities

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

• Supporting the Head of HR in delivering employment law compliance and HR policies to ensure legal and regulatory adherence across the college.
• Managing the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, absence management, leavers, and the administration of fixed-term contracts, ensuring accurate record keeping and compliance.
• Preparing payroll-related data, including calculations of annual leave, accrued leave, expense submissions, and overtime hours, supporting finance department processes.
• Handling confidential HR information with high sensitivity aligned with GDPR and information security policies.
• Advising and supporting colleagues, Fellows, and managers on ER issues, providing clear and professional guidance at all levels.
• Contributing to process improvements, assisting with projects such as updating training records, refining induction programmes, and streamlining HR procedures.
• Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries, maintaining high standards of communication, and demonstrating commercial awareness in a complex environment with diverse stakeholders.

HR Adviser Rewards

• Salary c.£38,000, based on the grade 6 pay scale.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Membership of a pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Free meals on duty.
• Access to sports facilities and discounts at local sports clubs.
• Cycle to work scheme and childcare salary sacrifice options.
• Employee Assistance Programme for support and wellbeing.
• Flexible start and finish times, with core hours from 10am to 4pm.
• Hybrid working options may be available post-settlement; initially onsite full-time.

The Company

Our client is a college dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and access in higher education. They take pride in their welcoming atmosphere and are driven by a culture of openness and collaboration, ideal for someone seeking a rewarding career supporting staff and students in a distinguished academic setting.

HR Adviser Experience Essentials

• Proven experience in HR advisory roles, ideally within complex organisations or higher education.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience with HR administration, including new starters, leavers, and contracts management.
• Familiarity with payroll processes, HR systems, and GDPR compliance.
• Confident communicator with the ability to advise across all levels of an organisation.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information securely.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and contribute to projects.

Location

Based onsite in a thriving college environment with excellent public transport links, located within Oxford city centre. Flexible working arrangements may be considered after the settling-in period, depending on work requirements. There is no car parking onsite. You must be able to commute into Oxford Monday-Friday. 

Action

If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today. We will review and respond to all applications.

Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit www.allen-associates.co.uk and follow us on LinkedIn.