HR Operations Advisor
£36,650 gross per annum
UKRI Band D
Full Time (Flexible working available)
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot, Oxon (Up to 3 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 2nd November 2025
Job Overview
Do you have experience of working in an operational HR role where no two days are the same? Are you self-motivated, happy to use your own judgement and provide sound support to colleagues at varying levels? If yes, then this role is for you........
People are at the centre of all we do. Your role will be varied and fast paced with learning opportunities along the way. As a large team of HR professionals, we strive to provide high quality provisions to c6500 employees across UKRI, by working together and supporting each other.
You will be joining UKRI at an exciting time as we adapt to a new HR and Finance System and the opportunities this brings to review and enhance our ways of working, bringing functionality and simplified processes to assist Employees and Managers to self-serve HR first line enquiries.
Our fantastic team is based across several locations. Whilst we work in a hybrid environment, we do require on-site working as we believe spending time in person and collaborating is important for us as individuals and as a team.We do however understand the balance of work / life pressures; therefore, our team work flexibly around their personal commitments.
Key Areas of Accountability:
Manage day-to-day queries, providing professional, timely, accurate and robust advice and guidance to managers and staff in line with the HR delegation framework on a wide range of HR queries including pay, attendance, working patterns, performance management, etc., providing advice on associated policies.
Manage or provide support as appropriate on a range of HR casework including sickness absence, performance management, disciplinary and grievance cases etc.
Work closely with colleagues in our HR Operations Team and with Strategic HR Business Partners, the Employee Relations Team and the HR Centres of Expertise in helping to deliver a consistent and joined-up HR service across the organisation.
About You
Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience:
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Assessed at shortlisting
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Assessed at interview
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Assessed at both shortlisting and interview
Essential
Current, relevant experience working in an operational HR role, ideally in a diverse and demanding environment. (S&I)
A track record of effectively managing a range of HR casework (S&I)
Appropriate CIPD Qualification or equivalent skills including good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice (S&I)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present information, to persuade, influence, counsel, support or challenge people at all levels, often in sensitive circumstances, and to treat information confidentially (S&I)
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Benefits
We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below;
An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
30 days annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
Flexible working options
Please click here for more details on theBenefits of working for UKRI
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How to Apply
Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Further information on how to apply is listed on our careers page.
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