HR Officer

We are seeking a full-time HR Officer to join the Department of Physics on a permanent basis.

The Department of Physics at Oxford University is one of the largest and most highly respected of its kind and the HR function is an essential part of the overall administration for over 500 academics, researchers, technicians and support staff.

You will possess a professional approach to providing high levels of customer service and building relationships with stakeholders.  Have sound knowledge of UK employment law and UKVI regulations.  HR experience at the University of Oxford or other Higher Education institutions, experience of using PeopleXD, and an understanding of the principles of Athena SWAN are highly desirable.

The successful candidate will report to the Deputy HR Manager and will be expected to be adaptable and have strong administrative and organisational skills with demonstrable HR experience, in order to be able to manage a busy and varied workload, as part of a friendly team.

The HR Officer will be responsible for managing all PeopleXD processes and functions, ensuring that these are effective and compliant.  You will have oversight of two HR Assistants and work alongside another HR Officer in order to provide the best possible service to all staff in the Department on the full employee life-cycle.

You will be required to upload a covering letter or supporting statement describing how past experience fit with the advertised position, as well as a CV and the details of two referees, as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 23 April 2024