KTP Associate (Strategic HR Analyst) - People Puzzles

Full Time, Fixed Term - Researcher

This role will deliver a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project between OBU and People Puzzles Ltd, funded by Innovate UK. The successful applicant will be an integral member of the team and will be instrumental in the development and implementation of a unique and consistent framework for People Puzzles’ work with clients, helping them to understand the value and impact of their interventions in quantifiable and demonstrable terms, advancing best practice methodology, develop the team, and implement a measurement framework across our client work.

Location of Work: Remotely, with regular travel between Duxford, Oxford and London.

About People Puzzles: People Puzzles are a dedicated team of over 80 of the UK’s most experienced HR Directors, working with businesses across the UK to help them thrive.

Some of the benefits of working at People Puzzles

At People Puzzles, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Here’s what else you can look forward to:

• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model—spend 2 days a week collaborating with our friendly team in our Duxford office (Cambridgeshire), and the rest working from the comfort of your home or our office (you choose!), alongside connecting with the national team when visiting or collaborating on Teams.
• Supportive Team Culture: Join a hands-on, supportive team where we roll up our sleeves together to help businesses and their people thrive.
• Team Collaboration: with direct access to our C-Suite level People Directors, our Senior Leaders and the wider team, you’ll have many opportunities to travel the country, meet the team, facilitate discussions and grow your expertise in this field.
• Personal Development: Regular one-to-ones and support during the project.
• Award-Winning Culture: We’re proud winners of the ‘Diversity & Inclusion of the Year Award’ and ranked #6 in the Elite Business 100.
• Fun and Inclusive: Regular funded social events that keep our team connected and engaged.

About Oxford Brookes University:

Oxford Brookes is one of the UK’s leading modern universities and enjoys an international reputation for teaching excellence and innovation as well as strong links with business and industry.

Qualifications we require:

The Associate will possess a PhD or MSc in Human Resource Management or a related subject area (e.g. People Analytics, Occupational Psychology) and relevant experience as detailed in the full job description on our website. A desire to learn new skills and undergo job-related training is also important.

Essential skills we require as a minimum:

• Project management experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience as detailed in the full job specification on our website.

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

As part of the application process all applicants are required to complete our online application form by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button on the Oxford Brookes vacancy page. You will be routed to this when you click on the above “Apply” button.

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