Senior HR Officer

Location: Clarendon Laboratory Building, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PU 

This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic and busy HR team within the Department of Physics.

Reporting to the Deputy Head of HR, you will be joining a team of seven HR professionals. The role encompasses a variety of responsibilities including assisting with managing the day-to-day operation of the generalist HR function: recruitment, onboarding, contracts, overseas engagements, the fixed-term contract process, immigration matters, leave management, employee relations, benefits, compliance, main, casual and overtime payroll. You will be key in providing specialist employment advice to managers, particularly in supporting employee cases in conjunction with the Deputy Head of HR and Head of HR. You will manage a HR Officer and be responsible for their development including performance reviews.

The post holder will be able to hit the ground running and work with minimal supervision. You will have robust knowledge of HR processes, recruitment, employee relations and the application of UK employment law and Home Office regulations for visas. You will be flexible and ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to communicate at all levels using discretion as required when dealing with confidential matters. Strong IT and written communication skills are also essential. The role will suit someone who is happy to deal with change and has the resilience and capacity to adapt.

How to Apply

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

This post is offered on a full-time basis.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 23 February. Interviews are scheduled for 03 March 2026.

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