Human Resource Assistant (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £29,297 per year |
| Additional salary information: | This is the expected starting salary for this post however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Egham, Surrey |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Royal Holloway University of London |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0226-068 |
Summary
Full-Time, Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover for 12 months)
Applications are invited for the post of Human Resources Assistant (Maternity Cover) based in the Human Resources Department. Working as part of the wider HR Operations Team in the Human Resources Department the post holder will provide a high-volume transactional service for the full range of human resources matters in a timely and effective manner. The post holder will need to provide accurate advice on policies, their application, and good HR practice as well as using online human resources and payroll and recruitment systems.
Strong communication and time management skills are required for this role together with the ability to work well under pressure, maintain excellent attention to detail and demonstrate ongoing application of their initiative. Significant experience of working in a similar role and strong IT skills including use of an online recruitment and electronic HR and Payroll System are required.
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
Generous annual leave entitlement
Training and Development opportunities
Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
Free parking
Location: Hybrid Working, a split across the Egham Campus and working from home. Our Egham site is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
This is a fixed term post to cover a period of maternity leave. This appointment could end earlier than expected should the substantive post-holder return to work early.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Kobe Asamoah at hroperations@rhul.ac.uk
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the reference: 0226-068
Closing Date: 23:59, 8 March 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Applications are invited for the post of Human Resources Assistant (Maternity Cover) based in the Human Resources Department. Working as part of the wider HR Operations Team in the Human Resources Department the post holder will provide a high-volume transactional service for the full range of human resources matters in a timely and effective manner. The post holder will need to provide accurate advice on policies, their application, and good HR practice as well as using online human resources and payroll and recruitment systems.
Strong communication and time management skills are required for this role together with the ability to work well under pressure, maintain excellent attention to detail and demonstrate ongoing application of their initiative. Significant experience of working in a similar role and strong IT skills including use of an online recruitment and electronic HR and Payroll System are required.
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
Generous annual leave entitlement
Training and Development opportunities
Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
Free parking
Location: Hybrid Working, a split across the Egham Campus and working from home. Our Egham site is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
This is a fixed term post to cover a period of maternity leave. This appointment could end earlier than expected should the substantive post-holder return to work early.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Kobe Asamoah at hroperations@rhul.ac.uk
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the reference: 0226-068
Closing Date: 23:59, 8 March 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
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