HR Officer

Location: Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TB

The Department of International Development (ODID) is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and customer-service focused HR Officer to join its small and friendly HR team. 

As HR Officer, you will provide a high-quality generalist HR service to the Department’s employees and stakeholders across a varied range of tasks. The HR Team consists of HR Manager, and two HR Officers (including this currently vacant HR Officer role). Reporting to the HR Manager, you will actively contribute to the smooth running of the day-to-day HR operations, working closely with other members of the team to support the full employee life-cycle across recruitment, immigration, onboarding/offboarding, contractual documentation, payroll and other HR tasks. 

ODID is a busy teaching and research department, comprising circa 130 staff. The HR Officer will work closely with the existing HR team, the wider professional services team and other Divisional and University HR teams to provide a professional and efficient service to ODID. 

The successful candidate will be educated to A Level standard, or equivalent, with GCSE (grade A-C) in English and Maths, and possess relevant work experience. They will have excellent communication skills including the ability to clearly and accurately communicate HR processes and procedures verbally and in writing, as well as being welcoming and accommodating of in-person enquiries in the office. They will also have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and proactively maintain professional relationships with all team members and colleagues. Ability to work effectively both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a wider team is important, as is possessing strong IT skills. Experience of providing a high level of customer service with accuracy and attention to detail is essential to this role. 

This post is full-time and permanent. The Professional Services Team work in a hybrid model between office and remote working. The Department supports flexible working patterns where possible, and the exact working pattern will be discussed with the successful candidate. 

At ODID we embrace and cherish our differences, and endeavour to be considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination. We work together to enrich, fortify and grow our community and dedicate our combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our goals. 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement (detailing how your knowledge and experience fit with the role) and details of two referees as part of your online application. Only applications received before midday (UK time) on Thursday 09 January 2025 can be considered. 

Please quote reference 176976 in all correspondence. Interviews are likely to be held late January 2025.

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