To apply for this role you must have:
- HR experience, particularly payroll experience, gained through a previous role. Experience of using PeopleXD is an advantage
- Strong attention to detail, with previous experience of working in an office environment
- Ability to work to strict deadlines and under pressure
Vacancy ID:
We are currently recruiting for a Temporary HR Assistant to join a department within Oxford University. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support a busy HR team with payroll, HR operations as well as cyclical reporting duties.
The position is set to commence ASAP and will be full-time for an initial duration of 12 weeks with a pay rate of £14.67 per hour + holiday pay
Key Responsibilities:
- Payroll Administration: Process changes such as hours, allowances, regrading, contracts, family leave, secondments, and pay awards. Handle leaver procedures, cost centre adjustments, and respond to payroll-related queries, including verifying bank details and resolving payroll errors.
- HR Operations: Maintain data quality by preparing reports, processing references, managing contract changes, and supporting HR Business Partners (HRBPs) as needed. Archive and update records to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Documentation: Prepare contracts, issue letters, and file departmental documents to maintain up-to-date personnel records.
Criteria:
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- Experience of using PeopleXD, will be advantageous
- Previous University HR experience, including working with payroll
- Excellent customer service with the ability to deal with a range of requests
- Strong administrative skills, with proven experience of working in an office environment
- Good organisational ability including being able to work independently
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to follow processes and procedure
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