Senior HR Officer

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior HR Officer to provide a high-quality professional HR service to academics, researchers, and administrators within the Department. The Department currently has approximately 700 employees who are supported by 3 Senior HR Officers. Working within a friendly and collaborative team of 10 HR staff, you will be the main HR contact for circa 300 employees and will be responsible for providing wide-ranging HR support across the complete employee lifecycle. This includes managing recruitment campaigns, overseeing casework, and providing employee relations advice and support. This is a varied and busy role that requires the ability to balance multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines, form strong trusted relationships, and have a common-sense approach. We are looking for someone with a strong background in HR, and who is self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively.

To be considered for the role you will hold a degree or equivalent, be qualified to CIPD graduate level or above, and have proven experience of managing a human resources operation in a complex organisation.

In return we offer an excellent benefits package including:

1. 38 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
2. Hybrid working
3. An excellent contributory pension scheme
4. Childcare services
5. Family leave schemes
6. Cycle and electric car loan schemes
7. Employee Assistance Programme
8. Membership to social and sports clubs
9. Discounted bus travel and travel loans
10. Daily (weekday) contribution towards lunch purchased in the BDI/OxPop Buildings
11. Twice weekly coffee and cake mornings, and social events throughout the year

This role is based in Oxford, and offered on a full-time basis (part time considered). It is a fixed term post for 2 years in the first instance.

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.