Employee Relations Manager

Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join its HR Shared Service team. This senior position involves managing complex HR cases and collaborating with departmental managers on employee relations matters. The ideal candidate will hold a CIPD qualification at level 5 or above and possess strong communication and strategic thinking skills. Applications are due by 12:00 midday (BST) on Monday 6 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing complex HR cases.
• Confident and capable in providing HR support.
• Proactive, solutions-driven individual.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of Employee Relations issues.
• Collaborate with HR Head and other managers.
• Navigate departmental managers through procedures and legislation.

Skills

Employee Relations expertise

Strong communication skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Education

CIPD qualification at level 5 or above

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for and experience in employee relations? The Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) HR Shared Service team is looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join the team.

About the role

This senior, fixed-term position offers an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a prestigious institution. Working closely with the Head of HR and other Employee Relations Managers, you will cover a wide range of HR issues with a high focus on employee relations. You will be responsible for managing a diverse caseload, finding pragmatic solutions to the issues and navigating departmental managers through the University procedures/employment legislation to successful outcomes.

About you

With a recognised HR CIPD qualification at level 5 or above, or equivalent, you will be confident and capable and have significant experience of providing HR support in Employee Relations issues.

We are looking for somebody with proven expertise in Employee Relations who has significant experience in managing complex HR cases. The successful candidate must be a strategic thinker who can align HR initiatives with broader organisational objectives.

You will be a proactive, confident, and solutions-driven individual, able to navigate the challenges of a dynamic environment. We are looking for strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisations.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. Your application cannot be processed without a supporting statement and CVs will not be accepted as a substitute for a supporting statement.

Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (BST) on Monday 6 October 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 29 October in person.