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On-site in Oxford·Added 16 days ago
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Overview
Job details
£39,424 - £47,779 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About £2,660 - £3,160 a month after tax.
Requirements
Work on-site in Oxford
No relocation package mentioned.
Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
You will be CIPD qualified (or have equivalent experience) and be an experienced HR Generalist. You will have a strong team ethic with excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence upwards, building strong relationships with line managers. A sound knowledge and experience of the application of UK employment law and UKVI regulations is required to ensure compliance at all times. The ability to manage and prioritise your own workload and the work of the HR team to adapt to changing priorities, and to meet strict deadlines, is essential.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
We offer:
- A competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement.
- Access to CPD opportunities and a supportive learning environment.
- The chance to work in a department renowned for its international excellence and innovation.
- The opportunity to shape the future of research support within a dynamic and improving operational framework.
The role
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Generalist to join the Department of Materials as a HR Operations Manager.
What you'll do
This role is responsible for the delivery of HR operations in the Department. You will take a lead role in HR projects, developing HR initiatives and bringing forward ideas for improvement and efficiency. You will deputise for the Head of HR and Operational Transformation with day-to-day management of the HR function, providing support and guidance to the team as required. You will support employee relations cases within the Department and work with managers and academic employees to ensure that all recruitment and other HR processes are fully compliant with the University's codes of practice.
Hiring process
All applications are to be made online using the Oxford University E-Recruitment system, no later than 12 noon on 12 October 2026. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your application. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.
Interviews are scheduled to take place at the Department of Materials on the week commencing 19 October 2026.
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About the company & team
The Department of Materials is supportive, forward-thinking community that values professional growth and well-being.
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