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HR Adviser - Reading

Salary

£36,636-46,069 , per year , inc benefits

Location

Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Job type

Permanent

Sector

Human resources

Job ref

X3-1287105

Job posted

Posted 1 hour ago

HR Adviser

Location: Reading - Hybrid
Salary: circa £36,000 – £46,000 per annum - depending on experience 
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Adviser to join our HR Advisory Team. In this role, you will work closely with HR Partners to deliver a high-quality, professional HR service across a defined area of the University, supporting managers and employees throughout the full employee lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking HR function, supporting a diverse and dynamic organisation committed to excellence, inclusion, and employee wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the first point of contact for managers and employees on a wide range of HR matters
  • Provide practical, business-focused HR advice across employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance issues
  • Support managers with people management responsibilities, fostering effective and consistent practices
  • Build strong working relationships and act as a trusted HR partner within your assigned areas
  • Advise on recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes to attract and retain high-quality staff
  • Support key HR processes such as probation management, flexible working, maternity and parental leave, and fixed-term contract reviews
  • Work collaboratively with HR Services, Payroll, and Occupational Health to ensure efficient delivery of HR operations
  • Contribute to HR projects and initiatives aligned to the HR Strategy
  • Deliver HR-related learning sessions alongside People Development colleagues

We are looking for a confident and motivated HR professional who can demonstrate:

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide clear, practical HR advice
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and challenge constructively
  • Experience managing or supporting employee relations cases
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
  • A commitment to delivering high-quality, confidential HR services
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach

Essential Criteria

  • Degree or equivalent experience
  • CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or equivalent knowledge
  • Demonstrable experience in a HR advisory or similar people-focused role

Have the expertise and experience??

APPLY NOW!!

Alternatively contact Muzna Naqvi at Reed Reading Office

Apply now

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