HR Project Officer Oxford, England
University of Oxford
Full Time
Oxford, England
35308 - 43155 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
We have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic individual to work as an HR Project Officer within the University’s central HR function, working closely with the HR Director and the HR Senior Team and getting involved in projects, workstreams and initiatives of varying size and complexity.
This role is fixed-term for one year and is full-time, however, applications from candidates wishing to work 80% FTE across a minimum of four days per week will also be considered. This role would be suitable for internal candidates seeking a secondment opportunity.
What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
About the Role
You will support the delivery of the HR Senior Team’s annual cycle of meetings and deliverables, leading the planning, development and delivery of departmental activities while providing outstanding professional support for senior colleagues in the department. You will support the HRD to prepare high quality papers, service departmental working groups and committees and source, synthesise and analyse management information and provide data analysis in response to specific needs. You will also line manage the HR Apprentice within the HR Director’s Office, taking responsibility for supporting and developing them through their CIPD Level 3 apprenticeship.
About You
You will have excellent project planning, design, management and implementation skills in addition to strong numeracy skills with demonstrable capability in the manipulation, analysis and presentation of complex data. An effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, you will also possess exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to solve problems, think laterally and have a flexible and pragmatic approach to a wide and varied workload.
Application Process
You will be required to upload a supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Please note referees will only be contacted at the point of offer and with your agreement.
In your supporting statement please address each point on the selection criteria.
Only applications received before 12:00 noon on Wednesday 14 June 2023 can be considered.
Interviews will be held at our offices in central Oxford on Thursday 29 June 2023.
