University of Oxford Hiring for HR Officer at Oxford Full Time

The Department of Politics & International Relations (DPIR) is seeking a capable, confident, well-organised HR Officer. This is an exciting and interesting opportunity to work closely with the HR Manager, the DPIR administrative team and other Divisional and University HR teams to provide a professional and efficient HR service to all DPIR staff.

DPIR is a busy teaching and research department, comprising circa 140 staff. The HR Officer will have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the HR function, supporting the HR Manager in areas such as recruitment, induction, contractual documentation, administration of HR data (using the University’s PeopleXD HR system) management of academic HR and recruitment, and being a reliable point of contact for all HR enquiries. You will also have the opportunity to be involved with HR initiatives and project work.

You should have relevant HR experience and a desire and willingness to develop your existing knowledge within an academic environment. You will have outstanding organisational, and communication skills and will demonstrate the ability to deal with confidential matters with tact and sensitivity. You should work with a focus on high-quality customer service, have excellent attention to detail and an ability to work effectively both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a wider team. You should possess strong IT skills, especially in Excel.

The position is full-time and permanent, with a degree of flexibility in daily working hours. The department is currently trialling a hybrid remote/office work model. Informal enquiries about this role can be addressed to the HR Manager vacancies@politcs.ox.ac.uk.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement (detailing how your knowledge and experience fit with the role) and details of two referees as part of your online application. Only applications received before midday (UK time) on Monday 30 May 2022 can be considered. Please quote reference 157905 in all correspondence.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 15 June 2022.