Temporary HR Advisor - Employee Relations

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…

Pay rate £18 – £20/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 8 September 2026

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

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.

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

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