HR Adviser in Oxford

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 (url removed) and follow us on LinkedIn.