Head of Academic HR

2 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Academic HR to join our team at the University of Oxford. As a key member of our Divisional Office, you will play a pivotal role in leading our HR function and providing strategic and operational support to our academic departments.

Reporting to the Divisional Registrar, you will be responsible for leading a professional and coordinated service to the academic departments, the Social Sciences Board, and the central university in all aspects of the employment cycle of academic staff, academic title and reward schemes, and divisional office appointments.

You will ensure that efficient and effective systems and processes are in place to meet the needs of key stakeholders while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and University policy and procedure.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the HR function for the Divisional Office, providing strategic and operational support to academic departments
  • Develop and implement effective HR systems and processes to meet the needs of key stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation and University policy and procedure
  • Build excellent links with departmental colleagues to understand their issues and provide flexible and solutions-focused support
  • Attend senior leadership team meetings and contribute to the development of divisional strategy
About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced HR professional who can demonstrate a strong understanding of HR principles and practices. You will have a degree-level qualification or equivalent and be qualified to CIPD graduate level or above, or have equivalent experience.

You will have excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage a senior policy portfolio at the divisional level of an organisation with autonomy and diplomacy. You will also have experience of managing and developing a team to provide a service, ideally HR-related, in a complex setting and the ability to develop constructive and influential working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the University.

What We Offer

We offer a range of family-friendly and financial benefits, including an excellent contributory pension scheme, 38 days' annual leave, and a comprehensive range of childcare services. We also offer hybrid working arrangements, with the expectation of working two days per week based in the Divisional Office.



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