About EIT:

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford’s purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity’s most challenging problems.

EIT Oxford will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability.

Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT Oxford seeks to solve the world’s most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: health and medical science; food security and sustainable agriculture; climate change and clean energy; and government innovation in an era of artificial intelligence.

EIT Oxford is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT Oxford experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT’s current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars.

EIT Oxford is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone’s experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity’s most enduring challenges.

An opportunity has become available for aHR Business Partnerto join our growing HR team. This is a key role which will work closely with business leaders and management, providing strategic HR guidance and support. The main focus will include enhancing employee engagement, promoting a strong organizational culture and ensuring compliance with UK employment law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic HR Support:Partner with business leaders to understand goals and align HR initiatives. Lead workforce and succession planning, and drive organisational development.
• Employee Relations:Serve as a primary contact for complex employee relations matters, including investigations, grievances, and disciplinary actions, ensuring adherence to UK employment law.
• Talent Management and Development:Collaborate with the Talent team to attract and retain top talent, develop training programs, and support career development initiatives.
• Performance Management:Advise managers on setting performance standards, goal setting, and provide support for evaluations and performance improvement plans.
• HR Analytics and Reporting:Use data to analyse HR metrics and provide actionable insights to improve employee engagement and overall effectiveness.
• Policy and Compliance:Ensure that HR policies comply with UK employment legislation, reviewing and updating as necessary.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:Actively champion DEI initiatives to promote an inclusive workplace culture.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Able to demonstrate career progression within HR with proven experience at HR Business Partner level
• CIPD Level 5 or Level 7, or Bachelors degree in HR, Business Administration or related field preferred
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and regulations
• Demonstrable experience partnering and influencing key business leaders or senior management across strategic HR activities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Proficiency working on HR systems and project planning software

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience working in start-up or complex environment

Benefits

We offer the following salary and benefits:

• Salary:  £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (depending on experience) + bonus + travel allowance
• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Perk Box

Why work for EIT:

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!

Terms of Appointment:

• You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.
• You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.
• During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.