HR Assistant

HR Assistant

Department of Biochemistry

Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 5

Salary (£):  £28,759-£33,966 per annum

Location: Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

About the role

The HR Assistant is a customer facing role providing administrative support to the Head of HR (HoHR) and two HR Officers, undertaking a range of duties, with a lead role in administering all aspects of recruitment and HR administration.

You will work as part of a team and possess enthusiasm for developing and improving services provided by the HR team and its contribution to the overall administration of the Department.

This full-time permanent post.

The actual starting salary offered will be based on qualifications and relevant skills acquired and will also be determined by the funding available.

What We Offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

•       An excellent contributory pension scheme

•       38 days annual leave

•       A comprehensive range of childcare services

•       Family leave schemes

•       Cycle loan scheme

•       Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

•       Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

The University also runs an enormous amount of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

About you

You should have experience of working in a HR team and be highly customer orientated.  The ability to communicate HR processes and procedures in a clear and accurate manner, as well as prioritising workload and working to deadlines with an attention to detail is required.  You should also possess GCSE level English and Maths (grade A-C), or equivalent. You should also be able to work independently and have relevant administrative experience including using Microsoft Office and email, with an awareness of Data protection. Discretion and confidentiality are also required for the role, as well as a willingness to undertake professional development and training.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online

Only applications received before noon Monday8th April 2024 can be considered with interviews for shortlisted candidates to be held as soon as possible thereafter.

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