HR Advisor
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Swindon/ Hybrid |
| Area | South West, UK |
| Sector | Human Resources |
| Salary | £375 Per Day |
| Start Date | July 9th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Ashley Price |
| Job Ref | 7570-PSR1JP00103847 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for an HR Advisor to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be based in Swindon/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
The client is the national funding agency investing in science and research in the UK. They invest £8 billion of taxpayers’ money each year into research and innovation and the people who make it happen. They work across a huge range of fields - from biodiversity conservation to quantum computing, and from space telescopes to innovative health care. They give everyone the opportunity to contribute and to benefit, bringing together people and organisations nationally and globally to create, develop and deploy new ideas and technologies.
As a HR Operations Advisor, your main responsibilities will be to:
- Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on a range of people-related matters, policies and procedures.
- Manage and support employee relations casework, including absence management, performance, disciplinary and grievance cases.
- Coach and influence managers to ensure consistent, compliant and pragmatic people management decisions.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships across HR, business areas and external service providers.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, helping to enhance HR processes, guidance and ways of working.
- Analyse HR data and trends to identify insights and recommend appropriate actions.
- Contribute to HR projects, organisational change activities and learning initiatives as required.
- Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies.
Essential:
- Relevant experience working within an operational HR environment.
- CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience and knowledge.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence, challenge and support stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and manage competing demands. * Strong judgement and decision-making skills within policy and procedural frameworks.
- Proven ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate within a team.
Desirable:
- Experience using Oracle Fusion HR system.
- Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on a range of people-related matters, policies and procedures.
