Human Resources Advisor

The HR Advisor will be responsible for providing comprehensive HR support and guidance to both employees and management across various HR functions. This role requires a proactive individual with strong interpersonal skills and a solid understanding of HR best practices and employment law in the UK.

This role requires a proactive individual with strong interpersonal skills, in-depth knowledge of UK employment law, and the ability to manage cases from initiation to resolution while mitigating risk and ensuring compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and delivery of the onboarding process.

• Support our Talent team with recruitment administration and contract processing.

• Contribute to the delivery of HR initiatives, policies and programmes that support engagement, performance and retention.

• Maintain accurate, confidential HR records and systems, ensuring GDPR and data protection compliance.

• Lead and manage employee relations (ER) cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and attendance matters, ensuring fair and legally compliant outcomes.

• Provide expert ER advice and coaching to managers, supporting documentation, decision-making and process adherence.

• Support performance and absence management, including long-term sickness, occupational health referrals and improvement plans.

• Advise on restructuring and redundancy processes, ensuring fair consultation and selection practices.

• Conduct exit interviews and analyse feedback to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

• Deliver ER and people-management training to build manager capability and reduce risk.

• Collaborate with HR colleagues on projects, reporting, trend analysis and continuous improvement.

• Provide general HR administrative support as required.

Skills and Experience

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.

• Proven experience in an HR Advisor or similar role, ideally within a UK environment.

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

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels.

• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Trusted to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

• Confident user of HR systems and MS Office.

• CIPD qualified or working towards accreditation (desirable)

• Able to work independently and collaboratively, with a proactive and adaptable approach.

Driven by values, powered by inclusion.

At OCU, our values guide everything we do: integrity, collaboration, respect, innovation and one company united. They shape how we work with our clients, communities, and each other. We believe that inclusion is more than a principle — it’s the foundation of our success. By embracing equity and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive, we create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone feels they belong. 

Together, we build stronger teams, deliver better outcomes, and grow in ways that reflect the communities we serve. If you want to be part of a culture where values matter and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do apply now and help us shape the future together.

If you are invited to progress in the recruitment process, will you require any reasonable adjustments to support you? Please let us know so we can ensure the process is accessible and fair for you. Any information you share will be treated confidentially and will only be used to support you during the recruitment process.