HR Officer

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organisation in Oxford is seeking an experienced HR Officer for a maternity cover position. Responsibilities include managing all HR processes, providing advice to staff, and preparing payroll. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and experience in HR management. This is a full-time role initially for 12 months with a salary range of £35,681 - £41,636 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience managing HR processes including recruitment and performance management.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload.
• Proven ability to develop professional relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on employment matters to managers and staff.
• Manage recruitment processes including advert placements and onboarding.
• Prepare monthly payroll in liaison with the Finance Office.

Skills

HR management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

HR Officer (Maternity Cover)

Location: Oxford, OX3 0EE

Salary: £35,681 - £41,636 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Part-time applications will be considered)

Closing date: Monday 17th November 2025

The Role

Our client is looking for an experienced HR professional to manage the full range of employment matters at the Centre. You will be experienced in managing HR life-cycle processes and have excellent organisational skills including managing a varied workload, prioritising competing demands with the ability to pro‑actively think ahead of issues.

You must be confident working with numbers and have excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Due to maternity leave, they anticipate that this position will be required for an initial 12‑month fixed term.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing advice and guidance to managers and staff on all aspects of employment including recruitment, absence, performance management, maternity and paternity leave, and disciplinary and grievance, etc.
• Working with managers to design effective job advertisements and job descriptions.
• Managing recruitment processes including placing adverts, arranging interviews, drawing up employment documentation and managing on‑boarding processes.
• Preparing the monthly payroll in liaison with the Finance Office.
• Running the Centre's leave and absence HR information system.
• Ensuring all visa applications and renewals are conducted in accordance with Home Office regulations and making sure all the relevant documentation is up to date and compliant.
• Acting as Secretary to academic and non‑academic personnel committee, and attending additional committee meetings as required.
• Maintaining electronic and hard copy personnel files.
• Supporting the Centre's procedures for staff appraisal, assessment and staff development.
• Keeping abreast of changes in employment and associated legislation.

Skills And Qualifications

• Experience of managing HR processes, including recruitment, absence, performance management, maternity and paternity leave, and disciplinary and grievance etc.
• Excellent organisational skills including managing a varied workload, prioritising competing demands with the ability to pro‑actively think ahead of issues.
• A proven ability to develop professional and effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Experience of providing a high level of customer service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, detailed work within deadlines.
• Ability to deal accurately and confidently with numbers.
• Discretion and the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality.
• Sound knowledge of employment and associated legislation.

Desirable

• CIPD Level 5 qualification, or working towards.
• Sound knowledge and experience of UKVI including, but not limited to, visa sponsorship regulations.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.