HR Advisor in Wallingford

JobTitle:HR Advisor

Location:One day in the office each week near Oxford

Salary:£45-£48,000pa

Ourclientisseekingandriven and motivatedHR Advisor sho will provide solution-focused HR support across the Portfolio group, working closely with the HR Manager and HRBP to deliver consistent people practices, high-quality employee support, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Manager Support

• Coach and advise managers on ER matters including performance, absence, disciplinary, grievance, restructuring, and succession planning.
• Attend and support formal meetings, ensuring accurate documentation and timely follow-up.
• Provide practical, solution-driven HR advice aligned with policies and employment legislation.

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage day-to-day HR administration including HRIS updates, personnel files, onboarding, internal communications, and lifecycle documentation.
• Produce monthly/quarterly HR reports and provide data insights to managers.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records in line with company policies and GDPR.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support end-to-end recruitment: drafting job descriptions, liaising with agencies, screening candidates, interviewing, and issuing offers.
• Conduct Right to Work checks and support sponsorship processes where required.
• Deliver and continuously improve the onboarding programme for new starters.

Learning, Development & Performance

• Support the design, delivery, and maintenance of training programmes across the employee lifecycle.
• Assist with performance review cycles, performance management processes, and talent development activities.
• Support apprenticeship management and relationships with external providers.

HR Systems & Compliance

• Provide support for HR systems including Workday, Zendesk, KnowBe4, and Training Zone.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and HR governance requirements.
• Contribute to policy updates and handbook revisions in line with legislative changes.

Projects, Payroll & Acquisitions

• Support monthly payroll processes, salary reviews, bonuses, and ad-hoc payments.
• Contribute to HR projects and change initiatives as required by the HR Manager.
• Provide HR support during acquisition activity, from due diligence to onboarding.

Required Skills & Capabilities

• CIPD Level 3 or 5 (full or part qualified).
• Minimum 3 years generalist HR experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Workday (desirable).
• Ability to contribute to policy drafting and HR process improvements.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and committed to delivering high-quality HR support.

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