HR Manager

University of Oxford - St Antony’s College

Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£28,433.40 to £33,921 (£47,389 to £56,535 FTE) plus £1,038 (£1,730 FTE) Oxford weighting
Hours:	Part Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On: 12th February 2026

Closes: 10th March 2026

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 senior role is responsible for delivering a high-quality, responsive and legally compliant HR service for all non-academic and casual staff.

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

• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) with evidence of continuing professional development
• Significant HR experience at both strategic and operational levels
• 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

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.

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