Recruitment and HR Coordinator

Location: Oxford, Hybrid working (2 days onsite), Park End Street and Hayes House

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (36.5 hours per week)

Are you an organised, proactive and customer-focused professional looking to develop your career in recruitment and HR?

Saïd Business School is seeking a Recruitment and HR Coordinator to join our HR and Organisational Development team, supporting recruitment activities and HR operations in a busy, collaborative environment.

About the role

You will support the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to contractual changes and ongoing HR administration.

The role primarily supports the Recruitment Team (26.5 hours per week), alongside HR Shared Services (10 hours per week).

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating recruitment activities, including advertising, shortlisting, interviews and candidate communications.
• Supporting onboarding, right-to-work checks, contracts and employee changes.
• Providing guidance to managers and employees on HR policies and procedures.
• Maintaining accurate, confidential records using Eploy and PeopleXD.
• Supporting payroll administration, reporting and workforce data analysis.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes through technology, automation and AI.
• Contributing to recruitment and HR projects and wider team initiatives.

About you

We are looking for someone with recruitment, HR or relevant administrative experience who can deliver an accurate, professional and responsive service.

You will bring:

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Confidence handling confidential information.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and HR systems.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Strong teamwork and stakeholder relationship skills.

Experience with Eploy, PeopleXD/CoreHR or Microsoft Power Automate would be advantageous.

Why join Saïd Business School?

As part of the University of Oxford, Saïd Business School offers an inclusive, supportive and internationally recognised working environment, with opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement.

Our benefits include:

• 38 days' annual leave, including bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Oxford staff pension scheme
• Discounted bus travel and onsite catering
• Cycle loan scheme and other University benefits

How to apply

Please submit your CV and supporting statement in PDF format, demonstrating how you meet the essential selection criteria.

Closing date: Wednesday 18 November 2026, 12 noon
Shortlisting: 18 and 19 November 2026
Interview invitations: Friday 20 November 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 24 November 2026, in person, approximately one hour, including a test.

Please note that this vacancy may close early if sufficient suitable applications are received.

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