HR Team Leader (Maternity Cover)

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead their HR team during a 12-month maternity cover. This role involves managing HR operations, supervising a small team, and advising on employment law and policy compliance. The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified or working towards it, with excellent communication and organisational skills. The position offers hybrid working, generous annual leave, and a contributory pension scheme, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in HR management.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

38 Days Annual Leave

Childcare Services

Family Leave Schemes

Cycle and Electric Car Loan Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Membership to Social and Sports Clubs

Discounted Bus Travel

Travel Loans

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR role with supervisory responsibilities.
• CIPD qualified at graduate level or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a small HR team in delivering efficient services.
• Advise managers on staffing, contracts, and policy compliance.

Skills

HR Management

UK Employment Law

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Confidentiality

Education

CIPD Qualification

Job description

Job Title:

HR Team Leader (Maternity Cover), Oxford

Client:

University of Oxford

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

ca916fb07096

Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join our team as HR Team Leader on a 12-month maternity cover (from July 2025). Reporting to the Head of HR, you’ll manage the day-to-day HR operations for the department, supervising two HR Advisors and one HR Assistant. You’ll be CIPD qualified at graduate level (or working towards it), with strong employment law knowledge, excellent communication, organisational skills, and a commitment to confidentiality and stakeholder engagement. Secondment applications are welcomed.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise and support a small HR team in delivering efficient services.
• Advise managers on staffing, contracts, employee cases, and policy compliance.
• Support the end-of-fixed-term contract process.
• Plan, update, and implement new departmental HR policy.
• Provide reports and updates to senior management.
• Contribute to divisional HR groups and deputise for the Head of HR when needed.
• Maintain oversight of monthly payroll changes.

Selection criteria:

• Proven experience in an HR role with supervisory responsibilities.
• CIPD qualified at graduate level or working towards it.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR systems.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.

What we offer:

• Hybrid working
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• Childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle and electric car loan schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Membership to social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and travel loans

While this is a full-time role, we welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.