Academic HR Specialist – Recruitment, Payroll & Compliance

RFCSR; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford – Department of Economics in Oxford, United Kingdom is seeking a highly organised HR Officer to support a broad range of HR services within an academic environment. The role involves managing recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll coordination, and compliance with employment regulations.

The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining efficient HR systems and processes while providing professional guidance and support to academic and administrative

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and visa regulations.
• Experience with payroll processes and HR systems.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment and onboarding processes for academic and administrative staff.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and HR compliance.
• Coordinate payroll activities and ensure accurate records.

Skills

UK employment law

Payroll processes

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Job description

University of Oxford – Department of Economics in Oxford, United Kingdom is seeking a highly organised HR Officer to support a broad range of HR services within an academic environment. The role involves managing recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll coordination, and compliance with employment regulations.

The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining efficient HR systems and processes while providing professional guidance and support to academic and administrative