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HR Adviser

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Abingdon
12/10/2025


HR Adviser

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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

33,827 - 36,853 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

South

Package

The College offers excellent benefits as well as generous pension schemes and holiday.

Job category/type

Administrative

Date posted

26/09/2025

Job reference

AWC0001427

Job description


No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Salary:

33,827 - 36,853 per annum

Hours per week:

37

Weeks per Annum:

52

Working pattern:

M7.5, T7.5, W7.5, T7.5, F7

Location:

Abingdon Campus

Contract type:

Permanent

We are currently looking for an HR Adviser to join our People & Services team at Abingdon and Witney College.

As HR Adviser, you'll be a vital part of our People & Culture department, delivering a professional, responsive, and forward-thinking HR service across the college. You'll provide expert guidance to managers and staff, ensure compliance with employment legislation, and support the development of inclusive and progressive people policies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled HR professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, values collaboration, and wants to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

Acting as a first point of contact for HR advice via our Helpdesk, ensuring timely and effective casework support Advising managers and staff on a range of HR issues including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance matters Supporting recruitment and selection processes in partnership with the Recruitment team Developing and updating HR policies and procedures to reflect best practices and legislative changes Maintaining accurate and compliant HR records, including sensitive casework documentation Working closely with payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing of pay and benefits Contributing to key HR projects including diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, policy reviews and workforce planning initiatives Supporting staff training and development programmes to help build a confident and capable workforce

Key Requirements

Essential:

We're looking for someone who combines strong HR knowledge with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills. You'll need:
Proven experience in an HR advisory or similar role Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice A proactive and solution-focused mindset Excellent communication and organisational skills Confidence in managing casework and advising on employee relations A commitment to promoting equality, diversity and wellbeing in the workplace

Desirable:

Experience in an FE or HE environment. Knowledge of HR policies and procedures within the education sector. Experience in delivering HR-related training or workshops. CIPD qualification (or working towards it)

Why Join Us?

A supportive and inclusive team culture Ongoing professional development opportunities Generous annual leave and pension scheme Flexible working arrangements

Abingdon and Witney College reserves the right to close all applications before the posted closing date.*



Abingdon and Witney College values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances, including enhanced DBS checks.

Abingdon and Witney College is committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search, including checking Google's main results feed, 'News,' and 'Images' tab. We will look for any publicly available information suggesting that the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or vulnerable people, or content that could potentially damage the college's reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments, images, or behavior.
HR Adviser