HR & Payroll System Analyst

Overview of the Role

St John’s College is preparing to implement a new HR/Payroll system to modernize and improve staff data management, payroll processing, and reporting capabilities.

The purpose of this role is to oversee the associated data cleansing, profiling and validation activities prior to the main system implementation. This role will also be a key part of the main project implementation process for the main system implementation ensuring that the college will be able to optimise associated HR and payroll processes to use a new system to its full effect.

This role supports the effective use of HR technologies to ensure accurate data management, streamlined business processes, and high-quality reporting to support strategic decision-making

Terms and Conditions

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications. There is also a pensionable Oxford University Weighting payment of £1,730 (pro-rata) per annum.

Contract Type: Fixed term 18 months.

Hours of work: Normal office hours are 35 hours per week. Normal hours of work are to be agreed but are expected to fall within the period 8.30am – 5.30pm, with an hour for lunch. Some flexibility will be required according to particular responsibilities; some evening and weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu will be given.

How to apply

A job description can be found here.  All applicants are requested to fill in an Equality Monitoring Form to help us fulfil our duties as an equal opportunities employer. 

The completed Application Form should be returned to vacancies@sjc.ox.ac.uk, or by post to the HR Office, St John’s College, St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3JP.

Closing date for all applications 26th February 2026.

If your application is successful your appointment will be subject to:

(i) the provision of an original document which indicates your right to work in the UK

St John’s College is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply for advertised positions.