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HR Manager
Oxford – On-site at John Radcliffe Hospital
We're looking for a HR Manager to support Mitie's operations at John Radcliffe Hospital, working closely with a workforce of approximately colleagues, including contingent workers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in NHS HR policies and procedures—perhaps in an HR administrative or advisory role—who's looking to grow into a more strategic and hands-on position. Please note that due to the nature of the role, you will be required on site 5 days a week.
What are the main responsibilities?
You'll be a key point of contact for HR matters on site, supporting line managers and ensuring alignment with NHS Trust policies. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Building strong relationships with managers and Trust stakeholders
2. Reporting on HR lifecycle to on site management and the client
3. Coaching and advising on employee relations and HR best practices
4. Supporting performance management and absence processes
5. Contributing to workforce planning and engagement initiatives
6. Leading small-scale HR projects aligned with operational goals
What are we looking for?
We're seeking someone who's confident, approachable, and ready to grow with experience working within an NHS environment with knowledge of NHS HR policies. (either directly or via a service provider). You will also:
7. Hold CIPD Level 3 or 5 (or working towards)
8. Have experience working within a HR role at Administrative or Junior Advisory level
9. Strong communication and time management skills
10. A collaborative mindset and a calm, empathetic approach
11. Be analytical with knowledge of producing reporting
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Chloe Smailes at .