Temporary Human Resources Manager

Are you an experienced HR professional with a pragmatic approach and a talent for providing solution-driven advice? This is an excellent chance to support key HR functions within a prestigious institution. Please note, this is a temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis and will require an immediate start, notice periods cannot be accommodated.

• Advising on a variety of HR issues, ensuring compliance with policies and employment law.
• Assisting with recruitment campaigns, onboarding, and staff induction procedures.
• Handling employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance investigations, with careful attention to confidentiality and best practice.
• Developing and updating HR policies and procedures, implementing systems using an HRIS platform.
• Coordinating training sessions, staff development programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Ensuring accurate record-keeping and data protection compliance.

• A standard working week of 37.5 hours, generally 9am to 5:30pm.
• One day per week work-from-home flexibility.
• Parking is not available at this central Oxford location.

Our client cultivates a lively, diverse community that values collaboration, support, and continuous development.

• Demonstrable experience managing employee relations and implementing HR policies.
• Practical knowledge of HRIS platforms and policy drafting.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK employment law, data protection regulations, and ER case handling.
• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent.
• A resilient, discreet, and compassionate approach to personnel issues.
• Strong operational HR background, including managing complex ER cases.

Based in Oxford’s city centre, with no parking available. This role involves onsite presence four days a week.