Senior Human Resources Officer (maternity cover)

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Oxford is seeking an HR professional to join its dynamic HR team within the Department of Biology. The successful candidate will manage HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations, while providing specialist advice to management. A robust understanding of HR processes and UK employment law is essential. This full-time role offers a salary range of £35,681 to £41,636 and involves working closely with a supportive team.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Performance-related pay

Qualifications

• Robust knowledge of HR processes and UK employment law.
• Experience in managing employee relations and recruitment.
• Capacity to adapt to change and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR functions including recruitment and contracts.
• Provide specialist employment advice to managers.
• Support complex employee cases in collaboration with HR partners.

Skills

HR processes

Recruitment

Employee relations

Communication skills

IT skills

Flexibility

Discretion

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic and busy HR team within the Department of Biology.

Reporting to the Head of HR, you will be joining a team of six HR professionals. The role encompasses a variety of responsibilities including assisting with managing the day-to-day operation of the generalist HR function: recruitment, onboarding, contracts, overseas engagements, fixed-term contract ends, immigration matters, leave management, employee relations, visitors, benefits, compliance, main, casual and overtime payroll. You will be key in providing specialist employment advice to managers, particularly in supporting complex employee cases in conjunction with the Head of HR or HR Business Partners. You will manage one HR Officer.

The post holder will be able to hit the ground running and work with minimal supervision. You will have robust knowledge of HR processes, recruitment, employee relations and the application of UK employment law and Home Office regulations for visas. You will be flexible and ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to communicate at all levels using discretion as required when dealing with confidential matters. Strong IT and written communication skills are also essential. The role will suit someone who is happy to deal with change and has the resilience and capacity to adapt.

How to Apply

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

This post is full-time (part time at 80% will be considered).

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 12 January. Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 22 January.

£35,681 to £41,636. Grade 6 / inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting / pro rata if applicable