Employee Relations Manager

This senior, fixed-term position offers an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a prestigious institution. Working closely with the Head of HR and other Employee Relations Managers, you will cover a wide range of HR issues with a high focus on employee relations. You will be responsible for managing a diverse caseload, finding pragmatic solutions to the issues and navigating departmental managers through the University procedures/employment legislation to successful outcomes.

About you: With a recognised HR CIPD qualification at level 5 or above, or equivalent, you will be confident and capable and have significant experience of providing HR support in Employee Relations issues. We are looking for somebody with proven expertise in Employee Relations who has significant experience in managing complex HR cases. The successful candidate must be a strategic thinker who can align HR initiatives with broader organisational objectives. You will be a proactive, confident, and solutions-driven individual, able to navigate the challenges of a dynamic environment. We are looking for strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisations.

If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a key HR role within a world-renowned institution, we want to hear from you!

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 of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. Your application cannot be processed without a supporting statement and CV’s will not be accepted as a substitute for a supporting statement. Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (BST) on Monday 6 October 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 29 October in person.