Human Resources Assistant


Company:	Royal Holloway University of London
Salary:	from £29,297 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Surrey, TW20 0EX
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Sept 2026
Closing date:	5 Oct 2026

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Summary

Full-Time, Permanent.

Applications are invited for the post of Human Resources Assistant based in the Human Resources Department.

Working as part of the wider HR Operations Team in the Human Resources Department the post holder will primarily provide a high volume, effective recruitment service for the University in a timely and effective manner. The post holder will provide accurate advice on policies, their application, and good HR practice as well as using an online recruitment system and other advertising media to place and advise on recruitment. The post holder will operate as part of the wider HR Operations Team providing support on the full employee life cycle where needed.

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 on-going application of their own 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

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.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 0826-303-R

Closing Date: 23:59, 5 October 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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