About the role Are you looking for an interesting and varied HR role and the opportunity to work in the exciting new Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities? We may have the role for you! We are seeking up to three HR Assistants to join our Operations team. These posts will support HR operational activities across Faculties and Divisional Office in the Humanities Division, assisting with a range of duties including recruitment, onboarding, data entry, and other administrative tasks to ensure efficient HR service delivery. This role will suit an individual who enjoys working in a busy office as part of a friendly team. The successful candidate will be required to be able to work effectively independently and as part of a team to provide a high standard of HR support to the Division. As well as the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team, we can offer you a competitive salary (including an Oxford Weighting Allowance), 38 days holiday, pro rata, per year, enrolment in a pension scheme, access to employee benefits and discounts and professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have solid administrative skills, and previous experience of working in a complex organisation. The ability to maintain data to the highest levels of accuracy is essential along with strong IT skills. You must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal calmly and professionally with confidential matters. The team has a busy workload, so flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, supporting the team as required, is key. The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description. Contract type Permanent Hours Full time Application process For your online application, you will be required to upload your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to hr@humanities.ox.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 1 December 2025. Only applications received before this time can be considered. Shortlisting is expected to take place later that week and interviews held the following week. Please quote Vacancy ID 182455 on all correspondence. Committed to equality and valuing diversity