Director, Global HR Systems

Oxford Nanopore has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information-rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis. The technology is used to understand and characterise the biology of humans, animals, plants, bacteria, viruses, and diseases such as cancer. By enabling biological insights, we strive to improve life on Earth and beyond.

We’re looking for a Director, Global HR Systems to take full ownership of our HR technology landscape and lead the evolution of our Oracle HCM platform.

This is a senior, hands-on role with end-to-end accountability for HR systems strategy, delivery, optimisation and governance. You will partner closely with HR, the business, and external vendors to drive efficiency, compliance and impact across global HR operations.

What you’ll be doing

• Owning the full HCM lifecycle: roadmap, implementation, upgrades and enhancements
• Acting as the strategic partner to HRIS vendors and support partners
• Leading HR systems change initiatives to ensure smooth adoption and minimal disruption
• Continuously improving system functionality, user experience and process efficiency
• Ensuring audit, compliance, data integrity and security standards are met
• Maintaining, developing and optimising the Oracle HRIS as the single source of truth
• Designing and delivering short, medium and long-term HRIS integration and upgrade plans
• Integrating HRIS with internal and external systems (e.g. website, intranet, LinkedIn, HireRight)
• Developing business analytics, KPIs, reports and dashboards for the Board and stakeholders
• Preparing and presenting analysis at key strategic business meetings
• Owning HRIS governance and periodically reviewing system provider suitability
• Driving efficient HR processes in partnership with HR, Payroll, GIT, Finance and Marketing
• Leading process mapping and continuous improvement initiatives
• Creating training materials, SOPs and guides for HR, managers and employees
• Troubleshooting system and process issues and escalating where required
• Managing and developing the HRIS Analyst

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience managing enterprise HR systems (Oracle HCM essential)
• Experience scaling Oracle HCM within a business
• HR qualified
• Strong vendor management and stakeholder engagement capability
• Expertise in change management and process optimisation
• Deep understanding of HR compliance and audit requirements
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and best practices, with confidence to challenge
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritise, work at pace, remain flexible and deliver results
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong Microsoft Office capability (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and HR systems

About you

• Enthusiastic, approachable and confident
• Positive, collaborative and solution-focused
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider HR team
• Curious, with the confidence to challenge when something doesn’t look right

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

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Oxford Nanopore Technologies: Our goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere. The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis. The first application is DNA/RNA sequencing, and the technology is in development for the analysis of other types of molecules including proteins. The technology is used to understand and characterise the biology of humans and diseases such as cancer, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, and whole environments. With a thriving culture of ambition and strong innovation goals, Oxford Nanopore is a UK headquartered company with global operations and customers in more than 125 countries.