HR Officer

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking an experienced HR professional to support the HR team, manage HR processes, and deliver high-quality services. Candidates should have a CIPD Level 5 qualification and solid knowledge of UK employment law. This hybrid role requires 3 days on site along with a range of employee benefits including excellent leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

Excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted public transport

Qualifications

• Experienced HR generalist with strong operational knowledge.
• Confident advising on employment law and HR policy.
• Experienced in leading or supervising HR staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the entire employment lifecycle within the HR team.
• Deliver high-quality HR service to staff and managers.
• Train the HR team as needed.

Skills

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Experience managing HR Processes

Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law

Strong organisational skills

Experience using PeopleXD/CoreHR

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and confident HR professional who is familiar with supporting the entire employment lifecycle in our busy HR team, which is currently going through a period of change. This is a pivotal operational role within the Department's HR team playing a critical role in the day-to-day running of HR function as well as training the team when needed. This is a fixed-term role to cover a period of absence, and we are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible. We are also happy to consider secondments from within the University of Oxford. Working in a fast-paced academic setting, you'll need to be ready to hit the ground running and deliver a high-quality, customer-focused HR service to a wide range of staff and managers.

You’ll be an experienced HR generalist with strong operational knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills. You’ll be confident advising on employment law and HR policy, comfortable handling complex casework, and experienced in leading or supervising HR staff. You’ll bring:

• A CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards it)
• Experience managing HR Processes
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law including UKVI compliance
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently
• Experience using PeopleXD/CoreHR

It would be great if you also have:

• HR experience within the University of Oxford
• Experience of supervising/training staff
• Experienced in change management support

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Department of Computer Science at Oxford is renowned for pioneering research and teaching across diverse fields, consistently ranking among the best in the world. Our commitment to innovation drives us to tackle complex technological and societal challenges.

What We Offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing, reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• Excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme and discounted public transport

This is a hybrid role with a requirement for 3 working days on site.

Diversity Committed to equality and valuing diversity.