Clinical HR Assistant

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Clinical HR Assistant to deliver seamless HR support within their Clinical School. The role involves administrative tasks, onboarding new staff, and managing HR queries in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position offers hybrid working arrangements, contributing to a committed HR team. Experience in HR and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR or administrative role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to HR processes.
• Assist with onboarding for new clinical staff.
• Manage HR-related queries and maintain effective communication.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Problem solving

Job description

Overview

Come and join the Clinical School HR Team and be part of a world leading medical school at the University of Cambridge.

Reporting to the Clinical HR Team Leader, an exciting opportunity has become available as a Clinical HR Assistant on a permanent basis. This role will ensure a professional and seamless HR service is delivered to clinical staff as well as other internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide a first-class administrative and HR service in a fast-paced environment, working closely with the HR Staff hub recruitment team, department contacts, hiring managers and clinical employees.
• Support onboarding of new clinical staff, including drafting contracts, ensuring relevant compliance checks and paperwork are in place, handling clinical contract and pay queries, advising on medical staffing matters, and setting up new starters on the HR system.
• Manage a busy inbox, provide professional and timely advice, meet deadlines, and use initiative to resolve queries while building strong relationships.
• Get involved in key clinical projects and wider HR projects and initiatives; contribute ideas to improve ways of working.
• Understand and support wellbeing initiatives as part of the Clinical School Wellbeing Programme.
• Note: Security checks are required after a job offer is accepted.
• Hours: full time, 36.5 hours per week. Hybrid working with 2 office days per week.
• Location: Clinical School Office on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
• Join a wider HR team of 26 colleagues and participate in ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Application and selection process: click Apply to register an account and apply online; closing date is Sunday 28 September 2025; interview dates expected for the week commencing 6 or 13 October 2025.
• Informal enquiries: contact Chris Caulfield, Clinical HR Team Leader, [e-mail].
• Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.
• Please include details of your referees (including email and phone), one of which should be your most recent line manager.
• Please quote reference RA47223 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
• The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
• The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications before the advertised closing date. Early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.