Employee Relations Manager

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated
individual to join our dedicated, professional and friendly HR team at the
Nuffield Department of Medicine. Working as part of the HR Centres of
Excellence, this is a unique opportunity to develop the employee relations
offering within a growing and world-leading clinical research department.





As Employee Relations Manager you will partner with key academic and
professional services staff across the department and wider university to
provide high-quality HR leadership and direction in relation to a wide range
of matters. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will be responsible for
developing and implementing a culture of continuous improvement across the
department, including absence management, performance management, family leave
and disciplinary and grievance. You will be responsible for managing two
experienced Employee Relations Partners, supporting people-related activity
across the department.





To be successful in this role, you will have significant experience in
employee relations and providing proactive, persuasive and effective advice on
a full range of issues, enabling managers and staff to achieve their
objectives. With proven ability to identify and manage risk in complex cases
requiring robust and creative solutions, you will also have first-hand
experience of providing HR support for complex organisational change.
Excellent organisation, prioritisation and influencing skills and the ability
to communicate effectively in writing and verbally are essential.





The successful candidate will be qualified to CIPD graduate level with solid
knowledge and experience of the application of UK employment law, best
practice and current thinking in HR management. You will have demonstrable
experience of managing and developing a team of HR professionals, as well as
the ability to critically analyse complex situations and recommend effective
solutions.





The Nuffield Department of Medicine is friendly, welcoming and keen to engage
with the many challenges and opportunities that arise in our world-leading,
internationally recognised department. This role offers the opportunity to
thrive in a diverse role in a supported environment.





Your application should be made online, where you must include a supporting
statement and your CV. Your supporting statement should explain how you meet
each of the selection criteria found within the job description for this role.
You should use examples of your skills and experience.





If you have a question or would like a confidential chat, please contact
Kaitlin Beazley at kaitlin.beazley@ndm.ox.ac.uk.





Closing date: 22nd March and job ref 168852