Temporary HR Generalist

Allen Associates (Oxford) Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking on site

Full training provided

Independent work environment

Job summary

Allen Associates (Oxford) Ltd is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to provide comprehensive HR support in a varied, autonomous role in East Oxford. This temporary position is paid on a weekly PAYE basis with an immediate start.

You will handle payroll inputs, contract amendments, DBS and right-to-work checks, and efficient casework for sickness and family leave, while prioritising workload from established notes and records in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Knowledge of payroll, employee record systems, and HR policies.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident handling sickness, leave and occupational health referrals.
• Familiarity with DBS and right-to-work administration.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Managing payroll inputs and contract amendments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Administering cascade updates and managing internal communications.
• Handling sickness and family leave casework efficiently.
• Processing occupational health referrals and managing DBS and right-to-work documentation.
• Overseeing the HR inbox and resolving operational HR issues promptly.
• Setting priorities independently and working from established notes and records.
• Providing operational HR support in a busy, changing environment.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Independent worker

Payroll knowledge

DBS administration

Right-to-work administration

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Payroll systems

HR records management

HR policies knowledge

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional confident managing your own workload and solving operational challenges? This is an excellent opportunity providing comprehensive HR support in a varied, autonomous role.

Please note, this is a temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis and will require an immediate start, notice periods cannot be accommodated.

Temporary HR Generalist Responsibilities

This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

• Managing payroll inputs and contract amendments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Administering cascade updates and managing internal communications.
• Handling sickness and family leave casework efficiently.
• Processing occupational health referrals and managing DBS and right-to-work documentation.
• Overseeing the HR inbox and resolving operational HR issues promptly.
• Setting priorities independently and working from established notes and records.
• Providing operational HR support in a busy, changing environment.

Temporary HR Generalist Rewards

• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Immediate start
• Parking on site with good access via public transport.
• Opportunity to work independently within a supportive environment.
• Full training provided to ensure confidence in task management.

The Company

Our client is a well-established organisation based in East Oxford.

Temporary HR Generalist Experience Essentials

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Knowledge of payroll, employee record systems, and HR policies.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident in handling HR casework such as sickness, leave, and occupational health referrals.
• Familiarity with DBS and right-to-work administration.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to prioritise workload.

Location

Our client is located in East Oxford