Location
Headington (Old Road Campus)
Category
HR/Recruitment
Pay Rate
£14.98 per hour + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)

About the role

Vacancy ID: 24296

We are currently recruiting for a Temporary HR Assistant for a centrally based Oxford University Department. The position is set to commence as soon as possible and will be full-time for an initial duration of 12 weeks.  The role is on-site.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the recruitment and selection process, including arranging interviews, preparing documentation, collecting references and responding to queries.
  • Act as a first point of contact for candidates and recruitment enquiries.
  • Assist with right-to-work checks and maintaining confidential employee records.
  • Support HR administration, including annual leave, probation, visitors and University cards.
  • Maintain spreadsheets, databases and filing systems.
  • Follow and update administrative procedures and SOPs.

About You

  • Previous administrative experience.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Good knowledge of MS Excel, Word and Access.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Professional, friendly and confident manner.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a busy team.
  • Flexible, discreet and able to handle confidential information.

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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