Job Title: Senior HR, Payroll & Benefits AdministratorLocation: Oxford (on‑site)Contract: Permanent, Full Time Reports to: HR Operations
The OpportunityWe’re partnering with a mission‑driven science & technology organisation to appoint a Senior HR & Payroll Administrator. This role blends end‑to‑end payroll and benefits with core HR administration, supporting aplex, fast‑scaling environment with high standards ofpliance, accuracy and service.
What You’ll Do
HR Administration
1. Maintain accurate employee records (contracts, changes, sickness, etc.)
2. Support onboarding, offboarding and recruitment administration
3. Produce HR reports and assist with people data analysis
4. Manage HR systems and ensure data integrity
5. Respond to employee queries and support policy implementation
Payroll & Benefits
6. Process monthly payroll accurately (salaries, bonuses, statutory payments, deductions)
7. Administer benefits; liaise with providers/brokers for enrolments and renewals
8. Maintain payroll/benefits data for starters, leavers and change events
9. Act as first point of contact for payroll & benefits queries
10. Generate payroll reports for HR, Finance and leadership
11. Manage third‑party payroll relationships and support transition to Oracle Fusion
12. Ensurepliance with UK tax, pensions and employment regulations; stay current with legislation
Immigration &pliance
13. Oversee right‑to‑work checks and sponsor duties
14. Support visa/immigration processes andpliance tracking
About You
15. 2+ years’ payroll processing experience (in‑house & outsourced)
16. Solid HR admin knowledge and understanding of UK employment law
17. Hands‑on experience with UK visa & immigration processes
18. Numerate, analytical and detail‑driven with high integrity/confidentiality
19. Strongmunicator; organised with excellent time management
20. Proficient with HRIS/payroll systems (Oracle Fusion; ATS exposure helpful)
Desirable:
21. CIPD Level 3+ (or equivalent experience)
22. Degree in HR/Business (or equivalent)
23. Payroll certification (, CPP, Payroll Technician Certificate)
On‑Site Working
24. Primary workplace: Oxford (on‑site)
25. Travel: Occasional travel may be required (UK/international) in line with business needs
26. Global remit: During peak periods, some extended hours and cross‑time‑zone coordination may be required
Package & Benefits
27. Base salary:petitive, aligned to experience
28. Bonus: Up to 10% annually (performance‑related)
29. Travel allowance: Included to supportmuting/business travel
30. Benefits: Pension, healthcare and aprehensive suite of flexible benefits
31. Professional development: Ongoing learning, systems exposure (Oracle Fusion) and career progression in a high‑growth environment
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