Allen Associates Hiring for Temporary HR Manager at Oxford Full Time

We have registered an exciting opportunity for you to join as the newest Temporary HR Manager in this dynamic and supportive team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of HR services and management of the HR operations team, ensuring that the Department is compliant and has robust internal processes. You will need to be confident providing clear and accurate instruction to staff at all levels.

Please note, this is a temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis. This full-time role will start immediately, so sadly candidates with a lengthy notice period cannot be considered.

Temporary HR Manager Responsibilities

Duties will include but are not limited to:
Manage the HR Operations function. Provide a full, efficient, effective and professional HR service, ensuring compliance with statutory and university legislation at all times

Line management of the HR Operations team, including responsibility for their pastoral care, welfare, development and training. Conduct Development Reviews (PDRs)

Monitor the effectiveness of systems and processes within the HR office, suggesting improvements and amendments to improve efficiency, overseeing the implementation as required.

Manage or support HR and university projects and initiatives as they arise and are delegated by the HR Manager

Work with the HR Manager to develop and deliver the departmental HR strategy and associated procedures ensuring that they align with University policy and deputise for the HR Manager as appropriate.

Support the HR Manager with data quality activity, compiling data and running reports from the HR database. Using this data to support the HR Manager with reports and recommendations to the Senior Management Team as required.

Temporary HR Manager Rewards

Alongside a competitive hourly rate, you will receive the following benefits:

Holiday pay

Valuable experience and skill development in a highly regarded organisation.

The Company

Our client is an internationally renowned and prestigious educational institution, with a passion for giving students a rich experience, confidence and a competitive edge.

Temporary HR Manager Experience

Relevant education or experience, with membership of the CIPD (or equivalent)

In-depth knowledge of the recruitment process

Staff management experience and the ability to motivate others

Experience of the application of UK employment law and Home Office visa regulations

Previous experience of handling employee relations casework

Experience of HR information systems and producing management information reports.

Good general IT Skills, using Microsoft Office (E-mail, Word, Excel and the Internet)

Strong ability to communicate processes, procedures and policies verbally and in writing including demonstrating the ability to be professional, approachable and tactful

Demonstrable ability to use own initiative and work independently but knowing when to seek further advice

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to create excellent working relationships, including experience of working collaboratively within a successful team

Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities whilst still ensuring deadlines are met and tasks completed

An adaptable and flexible approach but with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Awareness and understanding of GDPR, information security guidelines and able to maintain confidentiality, tact and discretion with sensitive information

Ability to deal accurately and confidently with numbers

The Location

Our client’s head office is based in Oxford City Centre (OX1). Due to this location, there is sadly no parking available onsite, but it is close to public transport links.

This role will be an immediate temporary post, working 37.5 hours per week. You will work a hybrid setting, with 2-3 days per week on site and the rest from home. The role will be ongoing until a permanent replacement is sourced.

Apply today, either online or directly to:
Hannah Bush | Allen Associates | [email protected]

Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit www.allen-associates.co.uk and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. For our latest vacancies follow our Jobs on Twitter