HR Manager

HR Manager 

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact within a distinguished Oxford Higher Education establishment? As an HR Manager (Part-Time), you will support a vibrant community of staff and casual workers, guiding HR operations in a dynamic environment that values inclusion, critical thinking, and professional growth. This role offers a unique chance to shape HR practices within a prestigious institution while enjoying a flexible working pattern tailored to your needs.

HR Manager Responsibilities

This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

• Managing end-to-end HR operations for approximately 70 non-academic staff and 20 casual workers to ensure smooth daily functioning and compliance with policies.
• Leading on employee relations cases, providing tailored advice to managers and staff across a wide spectrum of HR issues to promote a positive workplace culture.
• Updating and developing HR policies to reflect current legislation and best practices, aligning with the inclusive values and strategic goals.
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding processes to attract diverse talent aligned with the international environment.
• Supporting line management and overseeing the performance management process to foster continuous development.
• Managing HR records and data confidentiality with utmost precision.
• Contributing to organisational development initiatives to enhance staff engagement and wellbeing.
• Managing an HR Administrator.

HR Manager Rewards

• Competitive Grade 8 salary, plus Oxford Weighting.
• Flexible working hours of 21 hours per week, adaptable over 3-5 days, supporting work-life balance.
• 41 days full-time equivalent annual leave including bank holidays (note: holidays cannot be taken during term time).
• Free meals during working hours when the kitchen is open.
• Nursery fee salary sacrifice scheme, supporting staff with families.
• Generous pension scheme to secure your future.
• Access to a parking space onsite, subject to availability, for added convenience.
• The role begins with a fully onsite induction and training period, after which you can work from home one day a week, providing flexibility once settled into the role.

The Company

Our client is a higher education establishment within Oxford, renowned for its academic excellence and welcoming community. It fosters an inclusive, friendly, and international environment where staff and students thrive. With a commitment to research, teaching, and social engagement, they value professional development, diversity, and long-term sustainability. On offer is a supportive setting for ambitious HR professionals seeking to contribute to a respected institution that makes a real difference.

HR Manager Experience Essentials

• Proven generalist HR management experience within a small organisation, handling the full employee lifecycle, in a standalone capcity.
• Experience of managing employee relations cases, advising senior management and senior staff.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Ability to, and experience of, creating, changing, updating, and developing HR policies confidently.
• Experience of working with HR data, records, and confidentiality and commerciality of managing HR budgets.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle a broad range of HR scenarios with professionalism.
• CIPD qualification at Level 7 preferred; Level 5 qualified candidates with ongoing professional development will also be considered. Please ensure your HR qualifications are evident on your application.

Location

The role is based within a collegiate environment with flexible working arrangements. Initially, the successful candidate will undertake onsite induction and training, after which they can work from home one day per week, subject to the operational requirements. The role is accessible by public transport, with options for parking access where available, making commuting straightforward. You must live within easy reach of Oxford.

Action

If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today! We will review and respond to all applications.

To complete your application, please provide a brief personal statement explaining how you meet the essential criteria listed.

The closing date is 28th April, with in-person interviews scheduled at the start of May for shortlisted candidates.

Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit www.allen-associates.co.uk and follow us on LinkedIn.