via reed · 5 June 2026 ·5 days ago

HR Assistant (Part-Time)

Socrates Recruitment
Oxford Full-time GBP 28,000 – 29,500
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HR Assistant (Part-time)

Our client, a prestigious educational establishment, based in OX2 has an exciting opportunity to join their team as an HR Assistant.

In this busy and varied role, you will provide vital administrative and operational support to the HR Manager where no two days are the same. Key duties include coordinating recruitment and new starter processes; ensuring compliance with safer recruitment and statutory requirements; and maintaining the accurate employee records and HR databases. The role includes day-today HR administration and offers opportunities to contribute to a wide range of HR activities.

his role is a part-time vacancy, 25-30 hours per week, though there may be scope for 35 hours for the right candidate, alongside a full-time equivalent salary of £28-29.5k as well as a generous benefits package.

The Role

  • Coordinate recruitment activities, ensuring compliance with current legislation and safer recruitment requirements

  • Assist with the preparation of recruitment packs and arrange advertising

  • Managing candidate correspondence and application records

  • Issue contracts of employments, ensuring all starter paperwork is received and recorded

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date information and the HR databases

  • Monitor HR inboxes

  • Provide note-taking support for HR meetings (disciplinary, grievances, absences etc.)

The Ideal Candidate
  • Minimum 1 year HR administrative or assistant experience

  • Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise workload

  • Good time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders

  • Level 3 CIPD is desired but not essential

The Benefits

The successful candidate will join a friendly and welcoming team at a prestigious educational establishment, with a real community feel.

You will be entitled to a full-time equivalent salary of £28-29.5k dependent on experience as well as a generous benefits package that includes 5 weeks holiday, pensions scheme, employee assistance programme, access to gym and leisure facilities, discount for holiday clubs and much more.

This is a part-time role, 25-30 hours a week, with potential scope for further hours dependent on the candidate.

There is parking on site however the institution is also very accessible via public transport.

If this sounds like a role for you, please click apply, alternatively please contact Max at Socrates Recruitment for more immediate assistance.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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