HR Assistant
The closing date is 03 February 2026
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated HR Assistant to join our team of HR Advisors at Oxford Health Trust on a fixed-term basis.
This is a fantastic chance to gain high-volume, hands-on experience within a busy HR environment. As the first point of contact for all HR queries, you will be the "face" of the department, providing essential support to our staff and helping the Advisor team deliver a seamless service across the Trust.
Your ImpactIn this fixed-term role, you will hit the ground running by:
- Managing Inquiries: Acting as the primary contact for telephone and email queries, providing consistent and accurate advice on HR policies.
- Supporting the Employee Lifecycle: Assisting Advisors with the administration of recruitment, onboarding, and contract changes.
- Systems Management: Ensuring employee data is handled with care and precision within our HRIS (Human Resources Information System).
- Ad-Hoc Projects: Contributing to specific HR initiatives or audits occurring during your tenure.
Main duties of the job
We seek an excellent communicator with first-hand customer facing experience. This would suit an individual who has some experience of HR and/or CIPD student willing to learn. The role will appeal equally to an individual at the outset of their HR career or a more experienced specialist adviser, wanting to gain a broad knowledge and experience of all HR disciplines; you will triage queries that come into the HR Advisors' inbox providing initial advice and support and escalating to the right area as necessary.
The ideal candidate will have a good level of general education, competent written skills to respond to helpdesk queries, effective telephone query handling. The candidate will be well organised and able to manage and prioritise their own work effectively. You will need strong teamwork and collaborative working style to provide a joint level of service to this HR Advisory service.
Personal development opportunities within the HR career path/field will be supported.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted
21 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year Per annum | pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-CS7575587
Job locations
Littlemore Mental Health Centre - The White Building
Sandford Road
Oxford
OX4 4XN
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Littlemore Mental Health Centre - The White Building
Sandford Road
Oxford
OX4 4XN
Employer's website
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