HR Manager

We are seeking an experienced and professional HR Manager to lead the Human Resources function at St Antony’s College. This is a senior role within the College, responsible for delivering a high-quality, responsive and legally compliant HR service for all non-academic and casual staff.

Reporting to the Bursar, the HR Manager is a member of the Senior Administrative Team and contributes actively to the strategic development of the College. The post-holder will work proactively and collaboratively with Heads of Department, senior academics and colleagues across the College community.

This is a part-time role (21 hours per week) with a salary of 28,433.40 to £33,921 (£47,389 to £56,535 FTE) gross per year plus an annual Oxford weighting allowance of £1,038 (£1,730 FTE).

About the role

The HR Manager has overall responsibility for the strategic and operational management of the HR function. Supported by an HR Administrator, you will oversee the full employee lifecycle and ensure that HR policies and practices reflect current legislation, best practice and the needs of the College.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Leadership and collaboration

• Leading and developing the HR function, acting as an ambassador for good HR practice
• Working effectively with managers and staff to provide HR support and advice
• Contributing to strategic planning as part of the Senior Administrative Team

Policy and procedure

• Developing, reviewing and implementing HR policies and procedures
• Advising the Bursar and other colleagues on remuneration, pay and benefits
• Maintaining and updating the Staff Handbook and guidance for managers
• Updating and publishing the College’s Equality Policy and staff monitoring data, and supporting the Equality & Diversity Committee with relevant data and advice

Staff development

• Leading College-wide training initiatives
• Supporting managers in fulfilling their people management responsibilities
• Overseeing the Personal Development Review process

Employee relations

• Providing high-quality advice on employment and equality matters
• Leading the management of all employee relations cases, advising on appropriate procedures and outcomes and seeking legal advice where required
• Managing and advising on organisational development, including contractual changes, restructures and redundancies
• Overseeing sickness absence management and Occupational Health referrals, ensuring accurate recording and appropriate advice to line managers
• Supporting the HR Administrator in managing family leave
• Conducting right-to-work checks (including liaison with the University where appropriate)
• Running the annual staff survey, recommending and implementing actions as appropriate

HR systems and data

• Ensuring HR and payroll systems are fit for purpose and supporting system development
• Producing reports for the Management Executive Team and Equality & Diversity Committee
• Ensuring all HR records are maintained in line with GDPR requirements
• Managing HR budgets

What we’re looking for

Essential

• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent qualification with evidence of continuous professional development
• Significant experience of managing a wide range of HR processes and good knowledge of general HR practice at both strategic and administrative levels
• Strong working knowledge of relevant legislative framework with experience of applying current legislation and best practice in a complex environment
• Ability to deal professionally, tactfully and confidently with people at all levels, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both spoken and written
• Strong track record of managing and advising on complex employee relations cases
• Experience of writing and implementing policies and procedures
• Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate, working independently, confidentially and managing a varied workload
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, and good IT skills

Desirable

• Experience of managing budgets
• Experience working in a Higher Education setting

Please read the attached job description (including person specification) for more information.

About St Antony’s College

St Antony’s is a vibrant, international graduate-only college of the University of Oxford. Founded in 1950, we are proudly modern and inclusive, with a diverse global community representing more than 70 countries.

The HR Manager plays a central role in fostering a positive, inclusive and well-governed working environment, ensuring that staff feel supported and valued throughout their employment with the College.

We offer excellent employee benefits, including:

• 41 days full-time equivalent annual leave including bank/public holidays
• Membership of the University of Oxford’s Staff Pension Scheme
• Free staff meals in the Dining Hall when the hall is open and you are on shift immediately before and after lunch service
• Staff social events, including a summer party and winter children’s party, plus informal activities run by the Staff Social Committee
• Bus travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, and access to a car parking space in the College’s grounds if one is available

How to apply

Please send your completed application form to recruitment@sant.ox.ac.uk by 9.00am on Tuesday 10 March 2026. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 25 March 2026.

We will shortlist candidates based solely on how closely they meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification. Please note that we cannot consider late or incomplete applications.

Any offer of employment will depend on satisfactory references and confirmation of your right to work in the UK.

St Antony’s College is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be invited to complete a confidential and anonymous monitoring survey, which is not shared with the selection panel.

A privacy notice for applicants and information about how we use your data can be found at https://www.sant.ox.ac.uk/about-st-antonys/how-we-use-your-data

Published date: February 12, 2026

Related documents

HR-Manager-job-description.pdf

HR-Manager-Application-form.docx