Human Resources Administrator

Brunel University London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

University closure days

Training & development

Pension scheme

Health support

Job summary

Brunel University London is seeking an experienced HR Administrator to join the HR Operations Team on a 1-year fixed-term contract, working full-time at 35 hours per week. You will deliver high-quality HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle, with a focus on recruitment and selection, in line with SLAs and KPIs.

You will need CIPD level 3 or equivalent and a proven track record in customer-focused HR administration within a large, complex organisation.

Qualifications

• Minimum CIPD Level 3 or equivalent
• Proven HR experience in a large, complex environment
• Customer-facing role essential
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Provide HR administrative services covering the full employee lifecycle, with emphasis on recruitment and selection, in accordance with SLAs and KPIs
• Work under the direction of the HR Operations Team Leader to support the HR service delivery

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

HR administration

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Administrator to join our busy and collaborative HR Operations Team, where you'll play a key role in delivering an exceptional customer service.

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Grade 5: £29,827 to £33,744 per annum inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £35,510 per annum inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution.

Hours: Full-time - 1.0fte/35 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed term for 1 year

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

The Human Resources Directorate is committed to delivering an excellent people experience through professional, customer-focused and efficient HR services. We are embarking on a significant period of transformation through the implementation of Oracle Fusion HCM, a key component of the University's wider Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) programme.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced HR Administrator to join us on a 1 year, fixed term contract to provide additional capacity during this exciting period of change.

Our busy HR Operations Team provides a high quality, customer-focussed HR service to all academic and professional services areas across the University.

Under the direction of the HR Operations Team Leader, you will be responsible for providing HR administrative services covering the full range of employee life cycle activities, especially on recruitment and selection, and in accordance with service level agreements, KPIs and standard operating procedures.

You will be a minimum of CIPD level 3 qualified or equivalent and have proven HR experience, with a successful track record of providing a full range of HR services in a large, complex environment. Previous experience in a customer-facing role, with a strong customer service focus is essential,as well as being competent in Microsoft Office applications.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach following a period of training.

Closing date for applications: 13 September 2026

In person interviews will take place during w/c: 28 September 2026

All applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.

Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under-represented in our workforce.