HR Advisor in Oxford

HR Advisor – Employee Relations

Location: Oxford or FarnhamContract: 3-month fixed-term contract, full-timeWorking pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home, with flexible working options

We are recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced HR Advisor with a strong Employee Relations (ER) background to join their team on a 3-month fixed-term contract.

The Role

This is an ER-focused position where you will provide expert, practical advice to managers on a range of complex employee relations matters. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing end-to-end ER cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance and absence management

• Supporting and conducting workplace investigations, including preparing documentation and advising on appropriate outcomes

• Advising managers through formal meetings, hearings and appeals

• Coaching managers to build confidence in handling challenging people matters and applying policies consistently

• Providing guidance on flexible working requests and complex employee issues

• Ensuring decisions and processes comply with UK employment legislation and internal HR policies

• Identifying ER risks, promoting early resolution and recommending practical solutions

• Reviewing ER trends and people data to identify recurring issues and opportunities for improvement

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience in an HR Advisor or similar role, with strong, hands-on employee relations experience

• Experience managing complex disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence cases

• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

• Confidence advising, coaching and challenging managers at all levels

• Experience supporting investigations, formal hearings and appeals

• Excellent communication, influencing and problem-solving skills

• The ability to manage a busy caseload, prioritise effectively and handle sensitive situations professionally

• CIPD qualification to any level is essential

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, solutions-focused HR professional who can hit the ground running and provide immediate support across a busy ER caseload.