HR & Payroll Specialist (Hybrid)

Church of England - Diocese of Oxford; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of England - Diocese of Oxford is seeking an organised HR & Payroll Officer to join the Human Resources team in Kidlington. This full-time, permanent role covers payroll, recruitment, learning and development, and employee lifecycle activities, supporting clergy, managers and staff.

You will deliver reliable HR and payroll support, maintain confidential records, ensure compliance with UK employment legislation, and contribute to a professional service across the diocese.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and payroll processing within a busy organisation.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HMRC payroll requirements.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, employee relations and performance management.
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office, and experience with HR and payroll systems.
• High level of accuracy with confidential employee data and records.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR and payroll support across the employee lifecycle for staff and clergy.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding activities and act as first point of contact for payroll matters.
• Maintain robust controls and ensure compliance with statutory and organisational requirements.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll processing

Recruitment

Onboarding

Employee relations

Performance management

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

HR management systems

Payroll systems

Job description

The Church of England - Diocese of Oxford is seeking an organised HR & Payroll Officer to join the Human Resources team in Kidlington. This full-time, permanent role covers payroll, recruitment, learning and development, and employee lifecycle activities, supporting clergy, managers and staff.

You will deliver reliable HR and payroll support, maintain confidential records, ensure compliance with UK employment legislation, and contribute to a professional service across the diocese.