Strategic HR Leader for Academic Department (Hybrid)

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Oxford is seeking a permanent HR Manager to lead the HR function and contribute to departmental strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR operations, excellent knowledge of UK employment law, and the ability to foster an inclusive environment. This full-time role offers hybrid working options, requiring 37.5 hours a week, with occasional work-from-home possibilities.

Qualifications

• Degree-educated or equivalent, experience managing HR operations in a complex organization.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, managing complex employee-relations casework.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to coach and support managers.
• Analytical and well-organized with the ability to use HR data for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a professional HR service, manage a small team, act as senior HR adviser.
• Oversee Academic HR, including tenure review and recognition cycle.
• Lead HR projects and policy development, coach line managers.
• Represent department at HR networks and working groups.

Job description

A leading educational institution in Oxford is seeking a permanent HR Manager to lead the HR function and contribute to departmental strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR operations, excellent knowledge of UK employment law, and the ability to foster an inclusive environment. This full-time role offers hybrid working options, requiring 37.5 hours a week, with occasional work-from-home possibilities.