Oxford, UKonsitePosted Jul 16, 2026
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About the role

We are seeking an organised and proactive HR Officer to join our busy HR team. This is a varied role providing professional HR advice and administrative support across the full employee lifecycle, helping to deliver an efficient and high-quality HR service.

Duties:

Provide advice and guidance to managers and staff on HR policies, procedures and employment-related queries, escalating more complex matters where appropriate.

Deliver a wide range of HR administration, maintaining accurate employee records and updating HR systems.

Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes, including preparing job adverts, issuing contracts and managing pre-employment checks.

Process payroll changes, casual worker administration and other employee lifecycle activities in line with University procedures and deadlines.

Support visa, right to work and compliance processes, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to employment legislation.

Contribute to HR projects, departmental initiatives and general administrative support, providing cover for colleagues when required.

Selection criteria:

Educated to A level standard with GCSE (grade A-C) level English and Maths, or equivalent

Experience of working in an HR team/ HR role

Up-to-date knowledge of employment law (including equality, capability, discipline, dismissal, and redundancy)

Awareness of data protection and information security guidelines

Ability to clearly and accurately communicate HR processes and procedures verbally and in writing

Demonstrable ability to prioritise workload and produce accurate, detailed work within deadlines

Experience of providing a high level of customer service with accuracy and attention to detail

Experience of relevant administrative work including ability to use Microsoft Office and email

Vacancy ID: 23704

Please be aware that all candidates need to be able to start work immediately and must be able to work on site if required to do so.

Further information can about the Temporary Staffing Service can be found on our website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/temporary-staffing-service

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