"Senior HR Officer (Maternity cover)"

This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic and busy HR team within the Department of Biology. The post may also be offered as a secondment opportunity. Reporting to the 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, fixed-term contract ends, immigration matters, leave management, employee relations, visitors, benefits, compliance, main, casual and overtime payroll. You will be key in providing specialist employment advice to managers, particularly in supporting complex employee cases in conjunction with the Head of HR or HR Business Partners. You will manage one HR Officer. 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 full-time (part time at 80% will be considered). This post is fixed term for approximately 12 months to cover a period of maternity leave (TBC depending on start date) and may be offered as a secondment opportunity. 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 12 January. Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 22 January.