Academic Appointments and HR Officer

**Contract type**



Permanent





**Hours**



Full time





We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated person to join the
Humanities HR Shared Service, with responsibility for managing and improving
administrative processes and record-keeping in support of the full life cycle
of academic appointments in the division. This varied and busy role covers a
wide range of procedures around the recruitment, retention and development of
academic staff in Humanities, as well as contributing support to HR activities
within the Divisional Office.

The successful candidate will line manage an HR Administrator, and be expected
to work relatively autonomously within the University and divisional
procedures; exercising discretion in deciding when to refer matters to the
Humanities HR Policy Officer (Academic) or Divisional Registrar/Chief
Operating Officer. This role requires diplomacy, discretion, strong
organisational skills and personal initiative, as well as an eye for detail
and excellent oral and written communication.

If you have the skills and experience required to join our team and take
responsibility for this portfolio of duties, we’d be delighted to hear from
you. This role would be ideally suited for anyone keen to develop their career
in HR administration in the higher education sector.



**Application process**



For your online application, you will be required to upload your curriculum
vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection
criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. For
further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job
description.





The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd October 2023 at 12:00pm.
Shortlisting is expected to take place later that week. Interviews are
anticipated to take place 2nd November 2023. If you have any questions about
the role, please contact hr@humanities.ox.ac.uk.





**Committed to equality and valuing diversity**