HR Business Partner

4 days ago

Oxford, United Kingdom Saïd Business School, University of Oxford Full time

HR Business Partner – Fixed Term Contract (2 years) Reporting to the Head of HR and Employee Experience, you will partner closely with senior leaders and managers across the School, providing strategic HR insight that enables them to meet departmental and School-wide priorities. A central part of your role will be developing and owning a comprehensive Strategic Workforce Plan, one that spans the full employee lifecycle, strengthens organisational capability, and ensures we are equipped for future challenges. Key Responsibilities Act as the lead HR contact for a defined client group, delivering strategic advice aligned to business needs. Implement a robust Strategic Workforce Plan for your business areas in collaboration with senior leadership. Provide expert HR guidance across a wide range of issues, including organisational change, disciplinary and grievance matters, and TUPE. Lead on complex employee relations cases, including employment tribunals, working seamlessly with divisional and central HR colleagues. Build strong, influential relationships with stakeholders at all levels, driving innovative and people-centred HR solutions. About You You are a confident and credible HR professional with significant experience supporting managers in complex organisations. You have a thorough understanding of employment law, coupled with sound judgement and the ability to coach, influence and challenge senior stakeholders, alongside a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset. You should hold or be willing to work towards a CIPD Level 7 qualification or have equivalent experience. Why Join Us? At Saïd Business School, we champion diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do. We believe that an environment where people feel valued, respected and empowered fuels innovation and excellence. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences who can enrich our community and help us shape a more equitable future. Benefits Generous holiday allowance of 38 days, including bank holidays Membership of the Oxford University staff pension scheme Discounted bus travel Subsidised onsite catering Plus, many other University benefits All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary. Closing date for applications is Monday 5 January 2026 at 12.00 noon. First‑stage interviews will take place online the week commencing Monday 12 January 2026. Second‑stage interviews will take place in person the week commencing Monday 19 January 2026. For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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