HR Advisor (Business Partnering)

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a part time HR Advisor to join Thames Valley Police.

• Temporary role until March 2026 (with a possible extension)
• -15.54 per hour
• Monday - Friday, part time, 18.5 hours per week
• Hybrid
• Based at Thames Valley Police HQ, Kidlington North

The overall purpose of the role is to: In support of the business and all elements of HR service delivery, contribute to the provision of a comprehensive HR advisory service that is aligned to the Force strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide HR advisory services in line with Force policy and employment legislation, focusing on supporting HR Business Partnering Shared Services.

• Undertake projects involving research, analysis, diversity data, report writing, and support the implementation of improved HR practices.

• Monitor staffing levels against establishment and ensure PeopleSoft is accurate for both officers and staff:

  • Use drill-down sheets and commission changes via ECRIS.

  • Monitor and coordinate using spreadsheets and PeopleSoft.

  • Provide detailed pay period-based management information for reconciliation.

• Commission and track Shared Services work, ensuring it meets agreed standards and timescales; act as authorised signatory and quality assure PeopleSoft data.

• Prepare for and attend resourcing meetings; take minutes and ensure follow-up on actions. Chair meetings in the HR Business Partner''s absence.

• Collaborate with business and resource management Shared Services to support succession planning and forecasting (e.g. custody, CID, PDU resourcing).

• Liaise with the recruitment team and HR Advisers on staff postings and induction processes for new staff.

• Record and process flexible working and job evaluation requests after approval.

• Act as the key contact for the business and Resource Management Shared Services on resource management issues.

• Support commissioning of L&D activity, volume planning, and monitor compliance with essential learning and competencies.

Experience Required:

• Certificate in Personnel Practice or equivalent qualification (Essential)

• Proven ability to analyse and produce statistical information; high level of numeracy and advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and HR IT systems (preferably PeopleSoft) (Essential)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with staff, customers, senior managers, and the public (Essential)

• Proven ability to work independently, deliver high-quality customer service, and maintain clear communication (Essential)

• Understanding of budget management implications (Essential)

If you have the skills for this role, please apply. If your CV is shortlisted, an Adecco Consultant will be in touch to discuss submitting an application to the Force.

Please note, due to Police Criteria, you must have lived in the UK for at least the last 3 years continuously to apply for this role. Anything less will not be considered.

Any Job Offer made by the Force will be subject to Police Vetting.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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