Strategic HRBP for Academic Faculty & Leaders

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days holiday including bank holiday

Oxford University staff pension scheme

Discounted bus travel

Subsidised onsite catering

Job summary

Saïd Business School, part of the University of Oxford, invites applications for an HR Business Partner focused on Faculty and academic colleagues. Reporting to Head of HR, you will provide strategic and operational HR insight across the academic lifecycle, including promotions, leaves, and appointments.

You will line manage the Faculty Activity and Remuneration Manager and Faculty Recruitment Partner, collaborate with Divisional HR, colleges and central teams, and help implement a strategic

Qualifications

• Experience supporting academics and senior stakeholders in collegiate organisations.
• Knowledge of academic HR processes including initial period of office, promotion and conflicts of interest.
• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead HR contact for Faculty and academic colleagues, delivering strategic and operational advice aligned to academic and School priorities.
• Provide expert guidance on academic HR processes, including probation, promotion, conflicts of interest and related University procedures.
• Line manage the Faculty Activity and Remuneration Manager and Faculty Recruitment Partner, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery of faculty processes and recruitment practices.
• Implement a robust Strategic Workforce Plan for Faculty in collaboration with senior leadership and academic stakeholders.
• Provide HR guidance on organisational change, disciplinary and grievance matters, and complex employee relations cases.
• Build trusted relationships with Faculty, academic leaders, Divisional HR colleagues, colleges and central University stakeholders to deliver joined-up, people-centred HR solutions.

Skills

Strategic HR partner

Stakeholder management

Academic HR processes

CIPD Level 7

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification

Job description

Saïd Business School, part of the University of Oxford, invites applications for an HR Business Partner focused on Faculty and academic colleagues. Reporting to Head of HR, you will provide strategic and operational HR insight across the academic lifecycle, including promotions, leaves, and appointments.

You will line manage the Faculty Activity and Remuneration Manager and Faculty Recruitment Partner, collaborate with Divisional HR, colleges and central teams, and help implement a strategic