People and Culture Advisor

Hosted Home; Witney; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural retreat in Oxfordshire is seeking a People & Culture Advisor to support managers and colleagues with HR matters. This role involves advising on employee relations, absence management, and policy development. The ideal candidate has a CIPD Level 3 qualification and HR advisory experience. You will contribute to shaping a positive workplace culture while ensuring processes are followed. This position also offers competitive earnings and various employee perks, including well-being initiatives and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Biannual company socials

Exclusive staff rates

Birthday Wheel surprises

Access to stocked colleague spaces

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience delivering HR advisory services in absence management.
• Ability to analyse HR data and identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation.
• Lead absence management practices.
• Manage family leave processes.
• Deliver people insights and reporting.
• Advise on flexible working.
• Champion a culture of inclusion.

Skills

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent HR qualifications

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Empathetic and proactive approach

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Who are we?

Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa- Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, there’s a kids’ club for the little ones and a workspace. As the countryside companion to Maison Estelle, the manor is also a ‘hosted home’, bringing people together that have plenty to say and nothing to prove.

As a People & Culture Advisor you’ll be the go-to expert for managers and colleagues on all things people-related, offering guidance and advice on absence management, family leave, reporting, and ER casework. You’ll play a key role in shaping a positive workplace culture through proactive policy development, accurate data insights, and day-to-day support. You will ensure policies and procedures are followed and assist in implementing the People and Culture strategy across the business.

The on target earning potential for this role is £37,500 per annum based on a 40 hour contract - comprising a base salary of £34,500, plus a qualified estimate of £3,000 in gratuities and service charge*. Please note this role is paid hourly so this is a projected salary and OTE.

What you’ll do:

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders on employee relations, combining sound legal knowledge with a fair, empathetic, and people-first approach


• Build strong, credible relationships across the Manor, influencing positively at all levels


• Lead and embed positive absence management practices, supporting managers to take confident, consistent action


• Manage family leave processes, providing clear guidance and best-practice advice


• Deliver meaningful people insights and reporting that inform decisions and drive improvement


• Advise on flexible working, balancing operational needs with fairness and inclusion


• Support the People & Culture Business Partners on key People Strategy initiatives, including manager capability and engagement


• Champion a culture of inclusion, respect, recognition, and open feedback


• Support leaders in creating high-performing environments where people feel valued and heard

What you’ll have:

• CIPD Level 3 or equivalent HR qualifications with solid knowledge of UK employment law.


• Experience delivering HR advisory services in ER, absence management, policy development, and reporting.


• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to analyse HR data to identify trends.


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; able to liaise confidently with all levels.


• Empathetic, discreet, and proactive approach to people matters


• Experience with HRIS systems and comfortable managing sensitive employee data.

What’s in it for you?

At Estelle, we prioritize your well‑being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Birthday Wheel surprises. Nurture your well‑being with stocked colleague spaces and daily Smart Fridges. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way and utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.

Here at Estelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging across both Estelle Manor and Maison Estelle. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.


• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across sister properties.


• Estelleversary and Birthday Wheel gifting for all employees (including overnight stays and dinners).


• Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and locally sourced coffee.


• Seasonal, daily stocked Smart Fridges with freshly prepared meals while on shift.


• Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.


• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.


• Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.


• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.


• Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed.


• Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.


• Opportunity to make a real impact on our people strategy and culture.


• Collaborative working environment with a supportive People & Culture team.


• Professional development opportunities - including training and CIPD support

About gratuities & service charge:

• Gratuities (tips) are paid on a pro‑rata basis regardless of your role.


• It is estimated that in 2026, our full‑time employees can expect to receive in the range of £3,000 in addition to their annual salary.