HR Administrator

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education in Oxford seeks an experienced HR Administrator to join its professional HR team. You will provide day-to-day HR advice and administrative support, manage recruitment from planning through to appointment, and prepare contracts and employment documentation.

You will also process payroll changes, support staff induction, help implement HR policies, maintain confidential records, and monitor key employment dates.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR role with up-to-date knowledge of employment law.
• Ability to manage confidential information discreetly and professionally.
• Experience with HR software and payroll changes; accuracy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advisory and administrative support.
• Coordinate recruitment from initial planning to appointment.
• Prepare contracts and employment documentation for new hires.
• Process monthly payroll changes and support staff induction.
• Help implement HR policies and maintain confidential personnel records.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment coordination

Payroll changes

Data protection

Induction training

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

UK date and time: 20-September-2026 15:16

Department of Education, 15 Norham Gardens, Oxford, OX2 6PY

The Department of Education is seeking an experienced and motivated HR Administrator to join its dedicated, professional and friendly HR team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy and growing department with an internationally recognised reputation for education research.

You will work collaboratively with your HR colleagues, to provide a responsive, accurate and customer-focused service to our professional services, research and academic community.

About the role

You will provide day-to-day HR advice and administrative support, manage recruitment exercises from initial planning through to appointment, prepare contracts and employment documentation, process monthly payroll changes and support staff induction. You will also help to implement University HR policies and procedures, maintain confidential personnel records, monitor key employment dates and contribute to HR projects.

The role includes responsibility for ensuring that HR activity is completed accurately and in accordance with data protection requirements, payroll procedures and Home Office regulations.

About you

You will have experience of working in an HR team or HR role, together with up-to-date knowledge of employment law and an awareness of data protection and information security requirements. You will be able to explain HR processes clearly, provide a high standard of service and handle confidential information with discretion.

You will also bring excellent organisational and communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines. You should be confident working independently and collaboratively, and willing to undertake relevant professional development. Experience of electronic HR systems and of delivering presentations or induction training would be an advantage.