Temporary HR & Payroll Administrator (Immediate Start)

Allen Associates; Oxford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Contract extension possible

Oxford-based role

Job summary

Allen Associates is seeking a well-organised HR Administrator to support a busy HR team on a temporary, week-by-week PAYE basis in Oxfordshire. The role focuses on employee lifecycle administration, payroll support, and accurate records.

You will handle queries, assist with onboarding, maintain confidential records, and help run monthly payroll tasks. The position starts immediately and is expected to last 3–4 months with potential extension for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR administration or a similar role
• Strong organisational skills to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with HR systems
• Knowledge of HR policies, procedures and payroll support processes
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries and guiding staff
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding activities with documentation
• Managing employee lifecycle records including starters and leavers
• Maintaining confidential HR records and absence data
• Assisting with monthly payroll processes and updates
• Ensuring compliance with policies and deadlines
• Producing reports and supporting HR system improvements

Skills

HR administration

Payroll support

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Tools

PeopleXD

Excel

Job description

Allen Associates is seeking a well-organised HR Administrator to support a busy HR team on a temporary, week-by-week PAYE basis in Oxfordshire. The role focuses on employee lifecycle administration, payroll support, and accurate records.

You will handle queries, assist with onboarding, maintain confidential records, and help run monthly payroll tasks. The position starts immediately and is expected to last 3–4 months with potential extension for the right candidate.