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HR Officer

Hybrid in Oxford·Full-time·Added today (last checked 29 Oct)

University of Oxford

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Oxford
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Monday 16 November
Holiday: 38 days holiday
Commute: Season ticket loan

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are seeking a candidate with previous HR experience who holds, or is working towards, an HR qualification such as CIPD, or has equivalent experience. You will have a good understanding of UK employment legislation, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Experience with HR systems such as PeopleXD or Teamseer, and immigration administration, would be advantageous.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' well-being, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

An excellent contributory pension scheme
38 days annual leave
A comprehensive range of childcare services
Family leave schemes
Cycle loan scheme
Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.

The role

The School of Geography and the Environment is seeking an organised and proactive Human Resources Officer to join its friendly and supportive HR team. This permanent position offers an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a professional, responsive and customer-focused HR service within a welcoming and collaborative academic department at the University of Oxford.

This is an opportunity to develop your HR expertise within a collaborative and supportive team, contributing to the effective delivery and continuous improvement of HR services across the School.

What you'll do

Reporting to the HR Operations Manager, you will support the full employee lifecycle, providing advice and administrative support across recruitment, onboarding, employee records, payroll, immigration processes and HR compliance. You will work closely with colleagues and managers to ensure HR procedures are delivered accurately, efficiently and in accordance with University policies and employment legislation.

The role involves managing HR systems and records, preparing employment contracts, coordinating induction activities, supporting visa and right-to-work processes, monitoring employee milestones and responding to routine HR enquiries. You will also contribute to improving HR processes, supporting team projects and maintaining high standards of confidentiality and customer service.

How you'll work

The School operates a hybrid working approach, with a minimum expectation of three days per week in the office, including Tuesdays as the team's anchor day, subject to operational requirements.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Please note that this vacancy is open to internal applicants only.

This post is offered on a full time and permanent basis.

Hiring process

You will be required to upload a covering letter with a supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. In your supporting statement, please explain how you meet each of the selection criteria found in the job description, and why you would like to do this role. See guidance at https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement.

Any technical questions related to this vacancy can be sent to: recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon (UK time) on 16 November 2026. Only applications submitted by this time will be considered. Interviews are to be held on 24 November 2026.

The University of Oxford and The School of Geography and the Environment are Silver Athena SWAN holders. Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in The School of Geography and the Environment. The School of Geography and the Environment are committed to equality and values diversity