Senior HR Business Development Partner

20 hours ago

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Saïd Business School Full time

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic HR Business Partner to join our professional HR service at Saíd Business School, a world-renowned institution part of the University of Oxford.



Reporting to the Director of People and Organisational Development, you will work proactively with senior leaders and managers within the School, enabling them to achieve departmental and School-wide objectives. Your key responsibility will be the development of a Workforce Plan, covering the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment and retention to organisational change and development.



Key Responsibilities:


  • Serve as the lead HR contact for a defined client area, delivering strategic HR support aligned with business objectives.
  • Develop and implement a robust Workforce Plan in collaboration with senior leaders.
  • Provide high-level operational advice on HR issues, including disciplinary actions, grievances, organisational change and TUPE.
  • Lead on complex employee relations cases, including employment tribunals, and work collaboratively with divisional and central HR teams.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influencing decisions and delivering innovative HR solutions.


You will have extensive experience advising line managers on a wide range of HR issues within complex organisations, preferably in a unionised environment. You should hold or be willing to work towards a CIPD Level 7 qualification, and possess a deep understanding of employment law and HR best practices.



The role requires a proactive and professional approach, with the ability to coach managers, influence senior leadership and develop effective working relationships at all levels.



Benefits:


  • Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
  • Hybrid working
  • Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
  • Discounted bus travel
  • Subsidised onsite catering
  • Cycle loan scheme
  • Plus, many other University benefits

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