HR Manager (Part-time)

Hours: Part-time: 21 hours per week

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and professional HR Manager to lead the Human Resources function at St Antony’s College. This is a senior role within the College, responsible for delivering a high-quality, responsive and legally compliant HR service in a generalist standalone role.  

Reporting to the Bursar, the HR Manager is a member of the Senior Administrative Team and contributes to the strategic development of the College. The role works closely with Heads of Department, senior academics and colleagues across the College.

The HR Manager has overall responsibility for the strategic and operational management of the HR function. Supported by an HR Administrator, you will oversee the full employee lifecycle and ensure that HR policies and practices reflect current legislation, best practice and the needs of the College.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing the HR function and promoting good practice across the College
• Advising managers and senior colleagues on employment law, remuneration and workforce planning
• Developing, reviewing and implementing HR policies and maintaining the Staff Handbook
• Updating and publishing the Equality Policy and staff monitoring data, and supporting the Equality & Diversity Committee
• Leading College-wide training initiatives and overseeing the Personal Development Review process
• Managing complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and redundancy matters
• Overseeing sickness absence, Occupational Health referrals, family leave and right-to-work compliance
• Running and analysing the annual staff survey and implementing agreed actions
• Ensuring HR systems, payroll processes and records are accurate, compliant and fit for purpose
• Producing reports for senior committees and managing HR budgets

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Significant HR experience at both strategic and operational levels
• Ability to perform in a standalone HR role with the support of a HR Administrator
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and best practice
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases
• Experience developing HR policies and procedures
• Excellent communication, judgement and organisational skills
• High levels of discretion, accuracy and IT competence
• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) with evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience managing budgets
• Experience in a Higher Education environment

About St Antony’s College

St Antony’s is a vibrant, international graduate-only college of the University of Oxford. Founded in 1950, the College is modern and inclusive, with a diverse community representing more than 70 countries.

The HR Manager plays a central role in fostering a fair, supportive and well-governed working environment for College staff.

How to apply

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Closing date: 9.00am Tuesday 28 April 2026

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