Temporary HR Administrator

Are you an organised, proactive professional with strong HR skills looking for a rewarding temporary role within a respected academic environment? This is an excellent opportunity to support a busy HR team, providing…

Pay rate £16 – £17/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 17 September 2026

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Are you an organised, proactive professional with strong HR skills looking for a rewarding temporary role within a respected academic environment? This is an excellent opportunity to support a busy HR team, providing essential administrative assistance with a dynamic organisation. You will play a vital part in managing employee records and HR processes, ensuring compliance with policies and legal standards, while developing your experience in HR administration. This role offers ongoing work until 18th December, starting immediately.

Please note, this is a temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis and will require an immediate start, notice periods cannot be accommodated.

Temporary HR Administrator Responsibilities
This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records 
Supporting onboarding processes, including mandatory training and documentation.
Completing right-to-work and DBS checks, monitoring documentation and expiry dates.
Managing reference requests for prospective and former employees.
Responding professionally to HR queries and escalating where required.
Managing temporary and casual staff records, including starter and leaver administration.
Preparing new starter documentation, ensuring all paperwork is completed and returned.
Supporting the communication and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
Providing additional HR administrative support and undertaking related duties as needed.
Temporary HR Administrator Rewards

Competitive hourly rate of between £16 and £17 plus holiday pay, paid weekly via PAYE
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (½ hour lunch)
Immediate start, ongoing until 18th December
The Company
Our client fosters a supportive, inclusive community where staff are valued and encouraged to thrive. With a culture of continuous improvement and professional development, they provide a welcoming environment for those eager to learn and contribute.

Temporary HR Administrator Experience Essentials

Prior experience in HR administration
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping
Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office applications
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information
Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
Experience with Sage HR or similar systems is desirable
Location
Based in Central Oxford, there is no parking available, so public transport or biking is recommended.

Action
If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today. We will review and respond to all applications.

Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on LinkedIn

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