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Recruiter
Reed
Location
Newbury
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
1 October 2026
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Job description

Temporary HR Advisor / Administrator

Location: Newbury (office-based ) Contract: Temporary Start Date: ASAP for approx. 4-6 weeks whilst they recruit on a permanent basis Hours: Full-time Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm ( they can be flexible on this ) Reporting to: HR Team / Business Leadership

Overview

We are seeking a proactive, resilient HR Advisor / Administrator to join a small, dynamic HR team based in Newbury on a temporary basis. This is a busy, hands-on advisory role supporting the business across the full employee lifecycle while a permanent HR Advisor is recruited.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced HR professional who enjoys an operational environment, thrives at pace and is confident providing pragmatic HR advice. You will act as the first point of contact for managers, supporting a varied workforce and gaining exposure to all areas of HR.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a trusted HR Advisor, providing confident, pragmatic guidance to managers and employees
Support the business across the full employee lifecycle
Manage a high-volume, end-to-end recruitment process across multiple business areas
Deliver effective onboarding and support training and development initiatives
Advise on and actively support employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances and performance management
Support TUPE processes for both incoming and outgoing contracts
Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation, company policies and HR best practice
Carry out DBS checks for new and existing employees
Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records and systems
Build strong relationships with operational teams, attending regular site visits

About You

Previous experience in a hands-on HR Advisory or HR Administration role
Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels
Highly organised, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Confident using HR systems and databases

If you have previous experience in a HR Advisor / HR Administrator role and are available to temp for the next 4-6 weeks then please apply online and I will screen your cv and contact you with more information if successful.

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