Head of Employee Experience and Culture

5 days ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

We are seeking a visionary and experienced leader to join our team as the Head of Employee Experience and Culture.

A dynamic and forward-thinking individual to lead and manage our HR team, overseeing HR Business Partners and HR Operations. This senior role offers a unique opportunity to shape and influence the HR strategy across the University of Oxford, aligning it with our organisational goals and fostering a future-focused mindset.

As the Head of Employee Experience and Culture, you will work closely with senior leaders, providing strategic insight, developing HR policy for the University of Oxford, and ensuring the provision of expert support throughout the employee lifecycle for both faculty and professional services staff.

You will also collaborate with the Head of Organisational Development to deputise for the Director of People and Organisational Development as needed, offering expert advice on complex HR issues.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead, inspire, and develop the HR team to deliver exceptional HR services, fostering a positive, resilient learning culture.
  • Drive forward-thinking workforce planning initiatives, ensuring organisational resilience and growth.
  • Lead the development and continuous improvement of HR systems, policies, and processes, ensuring compliance with legal standards and alignment with best practices.
  • Develop and elevate our employee value proposition (EVP) by innovating employee experiences and promoting well-being across the University.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders, acting as a credible and trusted senior HR partner across the University and the wider academic community.

You will have proven leadership experience in managing HR functions within a commercial environment, demonstrating impactful decision-making and a commitment to core values. You should be a collaborative team player with the ability to build consensus across diverse teams, bringing innovation and a continuous improvement mindset to HR processes.

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

Requirements:

  • Proven leadership experience in managing HR functions within a commercial environment
  • Impactful decision-making and a commitment to core values
  • Collaborative team player with the ability to build consensus across diverse teams
  • Significant experience in providing generalist HR services in complex organisations


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