Deputy HR Team Leader

12-month fixed term contract

This vacancy may also be considered as a secondment opportunity

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the HR Team in the Department of Oncology as a Deputy HR Team Leader on a 12-month fixed term contract. Working closely with the HR Team Leader, the Deputy Team Leader will be responsible for the administrative and reporting functions of the team, as well as assisting in the development, improvement and expansion of HR systems and procedures across the Department. You will also be responsible for managing the monthly HR payroll actions. The role will be of particular interest to those who prefer to work with a diverse range of projects, whilst taking responsibility for deputising for the HR Team Leader and engaging in day to day HR operations. 

This is a full-time post based at the Department of Oncology, Old Road Campus Research Building, Oxford OX3 7DQ. This role also offers the opportunity for some hybrid working.

About you

You will be educated to A level standard or have equivalent experience. You will have the ability to manage a team, along with demonstrable skills in Microsoft Office packages, specifically at an intermediate level in Excel. You will have experience working with large-scale administrative systems, where you can follow system instructions and methodology quickly and accurately. You will be able to assess procedures and policies, offering solutions to ensure effective service delivery. Your organisational skills will allow you to meet tight deadlines efficiently. You will have good interpersonal skills, enabling you to explain complicated issues to non-HR staff members. You will be willing and able to work effectively both as an individual and as part of a team. You will have a proactive attitude and a client-focused, can-do approach. Additionally, you will have good written and spoken English skills. You will benefit from a working knowledge of HR procedures. Experience using the University HR system and demonstrable experience working with research grants would be advantageous.

Application Process

Applications for this vacancy need to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. Informal Enquiries about this role can be made to recruitment@oncology.ox.ac.uk. Only applications received by 12:00pm on Wednesday 5^th March 2025 will be considered.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

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