Human Resources Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are seeking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Human Resources Assistant to join our friendly HR team at Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, Windmill Road, Oxford. This is an exciting opportunity for a HR Assistant to join a busy team supporting a large department within the Medical Sciences Division.
As a HR Assistant you will be a first point of contact for all our staff, job applicants, visitors, Access Agreement and Honorary Contract holders. You will provide a friendly and professional HR reception service, carrying out on site Right to Work and ID checks as well as meeting and greeting new staff members and visitors to the department as and when required. You will provide an administrative support to the HR team while adhering to and implementing University HR policies and procedures. You will provide data by running ad hoc reports from the appropriate HR databases, plan and carry out induction sessions for new staff as well as managing the administration of all aspects of recruitment exercises.
You will be educated A level standard, or equivalent administrative qualifications/experience. You will be able to clearly and accurately communicate HR processes and procedures verbally and in writing. Experience of providing a high level of customer service with accuracy and attention to detail, experience of administering recruitment and demonstrable ability to prioritise workload and produce accurate, detailed work within deadlines are essential. Experience of working with an electronic HR system, awareness of current employment law and experience of working in an HR team are desirable.
This is a full-time and permanent post.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 24/03/2023. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement as part of your online application.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Human Resources Assistant roles across University of Oxford's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,715 - £27,131 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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