HR Manager

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking an HR Manager for an on-site role at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. The ideal candidate should have experience with NHS HR policies, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. This job offers a unique opportunity to support a large workforce and contribute to employee engagement initiatives. Competitive benefits include a virtual GP service and flexible lifestyle options.

Benefits

Virtual GP for you and your household

Salary Finance options

Flexible lifestyle benefits platform

MiDeals discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in a HR role at administrative or junior advisory level.
• Knowledge of NHS HR policies and procedures.
• Ability to produce reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support line managers on HR matters.
• Report on HR lifecycle activities.
• Coach and advise on employee relations.
• Support performance management processes.
• Lead small-scale HR projects.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Collaborative mindset

Analytical skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 or 5

Job description

Overview

HR Manager – Location: Oxford, on-site role at John Radcliffe Hospital. Working hours: Monday to Friday (09:00 – 17:00).

We’re looking for an HR Manager to support Mitie’s operations at John Radcliffe Hospital, working with a workforce of approximately 600 colleagues, including contingent workers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in NHS HR policies and procedures—perhaps in an HR administrative or advisory role—who’s looking to grow into a more strategic and hands-on position. Please note that due to the nature of the role, you will be required on site five days a week.

Responsibilities

• Be a key point of contact for HR matters on site, supporting line managers and ensuring alignment with NHS Trust policies
• Report on HR lifecycle activities to on-site management and the client
• Coach and advise on employee relations and HR best practices
• Support performance management and absence processes
• Contribute to workforce planning and engagement initiatives
• Lead small-scale HR projects aligned with operational goals

Qualifications and attributes

• Hold CIPD Level 3 or 5 (or be working towards)
• Experience in a HR role at administrative or junior advisory level
• Strong communication and time management skills
• A collaborative mindset with a calm, empathetic approach
• Analytical skills with knowledge of producing reporting

Why Mitie

Our market-leading offering provides benefits that suit your lifestyle, including:

• A virtual GP for you and your household
• Salary Finance with options such as accessible earned pay before payday
• A flexible lifestyle benefits platform (Choices) with holiday purchase options
• MiDeals discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, life cover, enhanced pension contributions, save-as-you-earn, and Mitie Matching Share Plan

Recognition and development

Mitie rewards employees with Mitie Stars and cash prizes. We prioritise career progression with access to training and development resources.

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition and require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please email Chloe Smailes at [e-mail].

Since 1987, Mitie has employed 76,000 people and is the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company. Our clients include household names across banking, government, hospitals, and schools.

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