Human Resources Officer at University of Oxford

Q: What are the key responsibilities of the Human Resources Officer role at University of Oxford?

The Human Resources Officer oversees the Casual Worker process including payroll, supports recruitment, onboarding, contracts, reporting, and leave management. Training is provided for university systems. Explore more HR jobs in higher education .

Q: What qualifications and skills are needed for this HR Officer position?

Essential skills include strong IT proficiency , excellent written communication, discretion with confidential matters, and a flexible can-do attitude. Experience in generalist HR functions such as recruitment and payroll is highly valued.

Q: Is this Human Resources Officer role available as a secondment?

Yes, this post may be considered as a secondment opportunity . Discuss with your current line manager first. More details: Oxford Secondments Policy .

Q: What is the application deadline and process for the Oxford HR Officer job?

Applications close 29 June 2026 at 12:00 midday . Submit online via the e-recruitment system with a supporting statement and CV. Interviews expected mid-July.

Q: Does the University of Oxford offer part-time options for this HR position?

Yes, this full-time fixed-term role (maternity cover) may consider part-time at a minimum of 80% FTE. The post is approximately 12 months depending on start date.

Human Resources Officer

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

📋What are the key responsibilities of the Human Resources Officer role at University of Oxford?

The Human Resources Officer oversees the Casual Worker process including payroll, supports recruitment, onboarding, contracts, reporting, and leave management. Training is provided for university systems. Explore more HR jobs in higher education.

🎓What qualifications and skills are needed for this HR Officer position?

Essential skills include strong IT proficiency, excellent written communication, discretion with confidential matters, and a flexible can-do attitude. Experience in generalist HR functions such as recruitment and payroll is highly valued.

🔄Is this Human Resources Officer role available as a secondment?

Yes, this post may be considered as a secondment opportunity. Discuss with your current line manager first. More details: Oxford Secondments Policy.

📝What is the application deadline and process for the Oxford HR Officer job?

Applications close 29 June 2026 at 12:00 midday. Submit online via the e-recruitment system with a supporting statement and CV. Interviews expected mid-July.

⏰Does the University of Oxford offer part-time options for this HR position?

Yes, this full-time fixed-term role (maternity cover) may consider part-time at a minimum of 80% FTE. The post is approximately 12 months depending on start date.

Human Resources Officer

University of Oxford

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