Employee Relations Manager (maternity cover)

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford seeks an Employee Relations Manager for a maternity cover position within the Nuffield Department of Medicine. This role involves leading HR initiatives, managing a team, and enhancing employee relations functions in a supportive environment focused on continuous improvement and organizational change.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in employee relations.
• Ability to provide proactive advice in HR matters.
• Skills in managing complex cases are essential.

Responsibilities

• Partner with key staff to provide HR leadership.
• Develop and implement improvement culture across the department.
• Manage Employee Relations Partners and support HR activities.

Skills

Employee Relations

Organizational Change

Communication

Job description

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Employee Relations Manager (maternity cover), Oxford

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University of Oxford

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.05.2025

Expiry Date:

13.07.2025

Job Description:

HR Centres of Excellence, based in the Centre for Human Genetics, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7BN. We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join our dedicated, professional and friendly HR team at the Nuffield Department of Medicine on a 12-month maternity cover contract. Working as part of the HR Centres of Excellence, this is a unique opportunity to further develop the employee relations offering within a growing and world-leading clinical research department.

As Employee Relations Manager, you will partner with key academic and professional services staff across the department and wider university to provide high-quality HR leadership and direction on a wide range of matters. Reporting to the HR Director, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a culture of continuous improvement across the department, including absence management, performance management, family leave, and disciplinary and grievance procedures.

You will manage two experienced Employee Relations Partners, supporting people-related activities across the department. To succeed, you should have significant experience in employee relations, providing proactive, persuasive, and effective advice on various issues, enabling managers and staff to achieve their objectives. Proven ability to identify and manage risks in complex cases requiring robust and creative solutions is essential, along with experience supporting HR in organizational change.

Excellent organization, prioritization, influencing skills, and effective communication in writing and verbally are required. The Nuffield Department of Medicine is friendly, welcoming, and engaged with the challenges and opportunities in our internationally recognized department. This role offers a diverse and supportive environment to thrive.

Applications should be submitted online, including a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement should explain how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description, with examples of your skills and experience. Closing date: 25th April. Job ref: 178749.