Senior HR Operations & Transformation Lead

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

CPD opportunities

Supportive learning environment

Shape research support

Job summary

University of Oxford's Department of Materials invites an experienced HR Generalist to become HR Operations Manager. You will lead HR operations, deputise for the Head of HR, guide the team, and ensure compliant recruitment and processes across the department.

You will be CIPD qualified or have equivalent experience, with strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence managers. The role emphasizes prioritising workloads to meet deadlines in a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering HR operations and supporting HR projects.
• Ability to deputise for Head of HR and lead a team.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and UKVI regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR operations across the Department of Materials.
• Lead HR projects and introduce initiatives for improvement and efficiency.
• Deputise for the Head of HR and provide guidance to the HR team.
• Support employee relations cases and ensure recruitment and processes comply with codes of practice.

Skills

HR operations

People management

Employee relations

Recruitment processes

UK employment law

Education

CIPD qualified

Job description

University of Oxford's Department of Materials invites an experienced HR Generalist to become HR Operations Manager. You will lead HR operations, deputise for the Head of HR, guide the team, and ensure compliant recruitment and processes across the department.

You will be CIPD qualified or have equivalent experience, with strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence managers. The role emphasizes prioritising workloads to meet deadlines in a dynamic academic environment.