Employee Relations Manager

www.nationalmuseums.org.uk - Jobboard; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a senior HR professional to drive impactful HR initiatives. In this fixed-term role, you will collaborate with senior leaders to navigate complex HR matters and support strategic objectives. Your expertise in Employee Relations and change management will be crucial as you manage diverse caseloads and champion transformation initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a prestigious organization while enhancing your strategic thinking and leadership skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified HR professional with CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience.
• Proven expertise in Employee Relations and managing complex HR cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice to senior leaders focusing on employee relations.
• Manage a diverse caseload and resolve complex HR issues.

Skills

Employee Relations

Change Management

HR Advisory

Communication Skills

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

This senior, fixed-term position offers an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a prestigious institution. You’ll work closely with the Head of Collections Management, navigating complex HR matters to drive successful outcomes. Your expertise will be vital as you support strategic and operational objectives, ensuring smooth HR processes in an evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide expert HR advice and guidance to senior leaders within the department, focusing on employee relations and change management.
2. Manage a diverse caseload, resolving complex issues while adhering to University policies and employment legislation.
3. Build strong relationships with departmental managers, offering pragmatic, solution-oriented support.
4. Champion change management initiatives as part of the Transformation Programme in Collections Management.
5. Advise and influence at all levels, applying sound judgement and up-to-date knowledge of employment law and best practices.

About you:

You must be a qualified HR professional, with a CIPD Level 5 or higher, or equivalent experience. We seek someone with proven expertise in Employee Relations and significant experience managing complex HR cases. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who can align HR initiatives with broader organisational goals. You should be proactive, confident, solutions-driven, and able to navigate a dynamic environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation are essential.

If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a key HR role within a world-renowned institution, we want to hear from you!

Applicants are required to upload a CV and a supporting statement as part of their online application. The supporting statement should detail how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the job description. Applications cannot be processed without a supporting statement, and CVs alone are not acceptable.

Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (BST) on Friday 2 May 2025 will be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 23 May at Osney One Building (OX2 0EW).