| Location: | Oxford |
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| Salary: | £32,108 to £37,338 Grade 5, per annum, with a discretionary range of up to £40,514 pa inclusive of an Oxford University Weighting |
| Hours: | Full Time, Part Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 8th June 2026 |
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| Closes: | 29th June 2026 |
| Job Ref: | 186840 |
Location: Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, OX1 3EL
This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic and busy HR team within the Department of Biology. This post may also be offered as a secondment opportunity.
The Role
Reporting to one of our Senior HR Officers, you will be joining a team of seven HR professionals. The role encompasses a variety of responsibilities including oversight of the Casual Worker process including payroll submission, and supporting the day-to-day operation of the generalist HR function including recruitment, onboarding, contracts, reporting, leave management, main, casual and overtime payroll.
The post holder will the provided with training in our systems, ready for the busy start of the new academic year. You will be flexible and ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to communicate confidently, using discretion as required when dealing with confidential matters. Strong IT and written communication skills are essential.
Secondment opportunity
This post could be considered as a secondment opportunity.
Please discuss secondments with your line manager in the first instance.
For more information please go to: Secondments | HR Support
How to Apply
Applications close on Monday 29th June at 12:00 midday. Interviews are likely to be mid July. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.
This post is full-time (part time with a minimum of 80% FTE will be considered). This post is fixed term for approximately 12 months to cover a period of maternity leave (TBC depending on start date) and may be offered as a secondment opportunity.
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