Senior HR Manager, Digital & Information Services (Hybrid)

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave (incl. holidays)

Flexible & hybrid working

Family leave: maternity/adoption 26 wk

Cycle loan scheme

Rental Deposit Loan Scheme

Job summary

University of Oxford is seeking a proactive HR Manager to lead the shared HR service for its digital and information services, guiding managers and senior leaders on people matters and organisational change.

You will develop the HR team, drive high-quality service, and translate strategic priorities into practical people plans while leveraging UK employment law and workforce information.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent relevant skills and experience, together with a postgraduate HR or related qualification, such as CIPD membership or another relevant professional qualification.
• Proven experience of managing HR operations across the employment lifecycle in a large or complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shared HR service for the University’s digital and information services, ensuring operational excellence and expert guidance across the employment lifecycle.
• Manage and develop the HR team, maintaining high service standards and translating organisational priorities into people plans.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, organisational change and significant HR projects, using employment law and workforce information to support decisions.

Skills

UK employment law

HR operations

Team leadership

Employee relations

Communication & influence

Strategic advisory

Problem solving

Education

Postgraduate HR qualification (e.g., CIPD)

Degree or equivalent

Job description

University of Oxford is seeking a proactive HR Manager to lead the shared HR service for its digital and information services, guiding managers and senior leaders on people matters and organisational change.

You will develop the HR team, drive high-quality service, and translate strategic priorities into practical people plans while leveraging UK employment law and workforce information.