Temporary HR Lead

Company: Allen Associates
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Location: Oxford
Job Description:

Are you an experienced HR professional with a pragmatic approach and a talent for providing solution-driven advice? This is an excellent chance to support key HR functions within a prestigious institution.

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 HR Lead Responsibilities

  • Advising on a variety of HR issues, ensuring compliance with policies and employment law.
  • Assisting with recruitment campaigns, onboarding, and staff induction procedures.
  • Handling employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance investigations, with careful attention to confidentiality and best practice.
  • Developing and updating HR policies and procedures, implementing systems using an HRIS platform.
  • Coordinating training sessions, staff development programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Ensuring accurate record-keeping and data protection compliance.

Temporary HR Lead Rewards

  • A standard working week of 37.5 hours, generally 9am to 5:30pm.
  • One day per week work-from-home flexibility.
  • Note: parking is not available at this central Oxford location.

Location

Based in Oxford’s city centre, with no parking available. This role involves onsite presence four days a week.

Temporary HR Lead Experience Essentials

  • Demonstrable experience managing employee relations and implementing HR policies.
  • Practical knowledge of HRIS platforms and policy drafting.
  • Comprehensive understanding of UK employment law, data protection regulations, and ER case handling.
  • CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent.
  • A resilient, discreet, and compassionate approach to personnel issues.
  • Strong operational HR background, including managing complex ER cases.

The Company

Our client cultivates a lively, diverse community that values collaboration, support, and continuous development.

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Posted: July 30th, 2026