Senior HR Business Partner

About the job

Salary Range: £63,813- £84,100Location: Oxford, UKContract:

PermanentHours: Full-timeReports to: Director, Human Resources

This post spans two organisations – the post is commissioned and funded by the Ellison Institute of Transformative Medicine, based in Los Angeles and now expanding into Oxford.

About The Ellison Institute

The Ellison Institute of Transformative Medicine is expanding upon its existing collaborations with the University of Oxford by building a 320,000ft2 research institute and medical clinic at the nearby Oxford Science Park.The Ellison Institute strives to leverage technology, spark innovation, and drive interdisciplinary evidence-based research to reimagine and define cancer treatment, enhance health, and transform lives. Under the visionary leadership of David B. Agus, MD, the Ellison Institute was designed to tackle the difficult questions in health care and research to push the boundaries of medicine forward. To accomplish this, the Institute was designed to take the difficult questions in health care and research to push the boundaries of medicine forward. To accomplish this, the Institute offers multifaceted programs, including a cancer center, cross-disciplinary research laboratories, a health policy think-tank, and community outreach and educational opportunities. Please visit

The Role

The Ellison Oxford team is looking to recruit a Senior HR Business Partner to be responsible for leading the day-to-day functions and strategic goals of its UK location. The Human Resources team focuses on a breadth of strategic functions within the employee lifecycle, with a high value on building and maintaining a culture that reflects the mission and values of the organisation. The ideal candidate will be able to operate as the subject matter expert for the major HR functions, be able to strategize and forecast goals and needs for Institute, lead with integrity, believes in the importance of establishing and maintaining a great culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaison with key stakeholders and division leaders in the US by providing HR guidance and support and continuation of culture
• Ensure HR practices and policies comply with UK employment requirements
• Monitor various aspects of employee lifecycle, including but not limited to performance, attendance, annual and statutory leaves
• Oversee recruitment, selection and onboarding processes
• Manage performance review process and determine needs for professional development
• Manage employee relations matters
• Assign and monitor employee training
• Additional duties as assigned

Person SpecificationEssential Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills
• Proactive nature
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Good people skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS systems

Desirable Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Knowledgeable in the following areas:
  • Good workplace culture
  • Recruitment and Onboarding
  • Maintenance of HR metrics
  • Compensation
  • Benefits
  • UK employment regulations