Head of HR Operations

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in the UK is seeking a forward-thinking Head of HR Operations. The role involves strategic HR management, innovative solutions for HR operations, and driving a busy recruitment team. The successful candidate will influence HR strategy while ensuring effective employee relations and team development. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the organization positively.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in HR operations within large organizations.
• Proven ability to deliver innovative HR solutions.
• Experience in employee relations management.

Responsibilities

• Shape and influence HR operations strategically.
• Develop dynamic HR services focusing on employee experience.
• Manage recruitment teams and implement new systems.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

HR operations management

Conflict resolution

Data analysis

Job description

Main duties of the job

We are gearing up for Local Government Reorganisation and doing things differently will mean modernising everything that we do and everything that we deliver and truly putting people at the heart of our organisation. This role is not just an ordinary Head of HR Operations, you will be a key member of the HR leadership team and exposed to decision making at the highest levels of the organisation.

You will shape and influence the strategic focus and provide insights into HR operations to become an effective partner to the organisation. Working alongside the HR Director you will ensure that HR solutions are recognised as modern, effective and innovative.

About us

For more details about the role, please refer to the attached information pack. Its designed to give you a real sense of what its like to work at Oxfordshire County Council, outline the role in detail, and help you prepare a strong application. Youll also find the job description and our People and Culture Strategy included.

Job responsibilities

Do you believe in delivering dynamic HR services and doing things differently to achieve great impact on your organisation?

We are looking for a forward‑thinking seasoned Human Resources (HR) professional who can challenge the status quo and understands the complexities of HR operations in a very large organisation.

Your effective coaching and mentoring style will ensure that your team can learn from the breadth of your experience. The scale of this role cannot be underestimated, with a very busy recruitment team building new systems and processes, driving both the use of AI and data and insights, dashboards and reporting and establishing an effective help desk, all with a focus on driving manager self‑service to be fit for the future.

Your insights into the effective management and delivery of employee relations will ensure that our people are supported, understand what is required of them and our managers lead with a focus on getting the best from our employees. This means thinking differently about our approach to employee relations, ensuring that mediation and informal resolution are used effectively to help build trust and positive working relationships.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Jan Cox (Interim Head of HR Operations) on [e-mail].

Join the team and make an impact.

Person Specification

General requirements for this post are outlined in the job description above.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.