HR Manager

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Oxford Internet Institute (OII),
an interdisciplinary research and teaching department within the Social
Sciences Division at the University of Oxford, as HR Manager to provide
temporary cover for the main post holder for a fixed period until 28th
February 2026. This post can be offered as a secondment opportunity for
internal candidates.





The HR Manager role is a rewarding and senior role within the OII, working
closely with the Director, the Head of Administration and Finance, the OII’s
Senior Admin Team (SAT) and the HR Business Partner from the Social Sciences
Division.





You will lead the department’s HR Team and manage the HR function in the
department, with responsibility for overseeing the provision of an effective
HR service and for contributing to the wider management of the department
through the development and implementation of departmental HR strategy and
procedures.





This role reports to the Head of Governance and Resources, and you will have
line management responsibility for the HR Administrator and Executive
Assistant to the Director, and supervisory responsibility for the
Administrative Assistant in relation to casual recruitment and payroll
activities.





You will be able to work independently and act decisively while working in
collaboration with colleagues and as part of the wider team. You must be able
to demonstrate the department’s values through your leadership and encourage
the same in others. You will be committed to ensuring your team’s work aligns
with the priorities of the department’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
(EDI) strategy.





The OII is due to move to new premises at the Schwarzman Centre in September
2025 and it is anticipated that this role will also provide support during the
transition.





Further details can be found in the Job Description provided. If you would
like to discuss this role please contact Ornella Sciuto (HR Manager) or Duncan
Passey (Head of Governance and Resources).





You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you
meet the selection criteria, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and the names and
contact details of two referees as part of your online application.





Online applications received before 12 noon (midday) UK time on 27th January
2025 will be considered.





Interviews will be held in person on 11th February 2025 at 1 St Giles, Oxford,
OX1 3JS.