Human Resources Administrator

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Athena Swan Gold Award

10 paid development days per year

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

University of Oxford is seeking an HR Administrator in the Department of Paediatrics. The role concentrates on administrative support across recruitment and HR workstreams and assists with pre-employment processes, helping the HR team manage day-to-day activities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Flexible hours may apply, with a fixed-term contract catering to 3 years.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Understanding of handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across Recruitment and HR workstreams.
• Assist with recruitment and pre-employment processes.
• Support day-to-day HR activities and diary management.
• Provide administrative support to senior members of the HR team.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Independent working

Team collaboration

Confidential information handling

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

HR Administrator – Department of Paediatrics, University of Oxford

Location: Department of Paediatrics locations in Oxford, primarily post code OX3

Salary: £28,437–£32,108 per annum, with a discretionary range to £34,732

Contract: Fixed-term for three years

Hours: Full-time; part-time applications of at least 30 hours per week may be considered

About the role

The Department of Paediatrics at the University of Oxford is looking for a detail-oriented, enthusiastic and organised HR Administrator to join our friendly HR team.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your HR experience within a busy and supportive environment. You will provide administrative support across both our Recruitment and HR workstreams, helping with recruitment and pre-employment processes alongside a range of routine day-to-day HR activities. You will also provide administrative support to senior members of the HR team.

About you

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and administrative skills who can manage competing priorities and produce accurate, detailed work within deadlines.

You will have:

• GCSE-level English and Maths, or equivalent
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• The ability to prioritise and manage your workload effectively
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• The ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues
• An understanding of the importance of handling confidential information appropriately

The Department of Paediatrics is committed to equality, diversity, staff development and wellbeing and has been recognised with an Athena Swan Gold Award.

We support the professional development of our staff with up to 10 paid development days each year, alongside opportunities to apply for additional training funding. Staff can also access University wellbeing resources and departmental activities including exercise classes and a choir.

Applications close at 12 noon on Wednesday 9 September 2026.