Fixed-Term HR Administrator — Detail-Driven

networx Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed-term contract (11 months)

Probation period (4 months)

Job summary

Trinity Hall is seeking a motivated HR Administrator to join the HR team on a fixed-term basis. Based in the Bursarial Office, you will support staff, Fellows and casual workers across the employee lifecycle, reporting to the Director of HR and Senior HR Administrator.

The role is based at our central site, Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, for a minimum of 30 hours per week across four to five days, with an initial start in early December and an 11‑month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience, ideally in HR.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Empathy, discretion and diplomacy when handling sensitive matters.
• Calm, composed manner in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment by scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, updating the ATS and liaising with recruiting managers.
• Maintain accurate employee records and enter data promptly into HR systems.
• Support onboarding, offboarding and related employee documentation.
• Handle telephone and email enquiries professionally, answering routine HR queries or escalating as needed.
• Coordinate interviews and room bookings, and support selection processes as required by the Director of HR.
• Conduct Right to Work checks in line with current UK immigration requirements.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Discretion and diplomacy

Calm under pressure

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

Trinity Hall is seeking a motivated HR Administrator to join the HR team on a fixed-term basis. Based in the Bursarial Office, you will support staff, Fellows and casual workers across the employee lifecycle, reporting to the Director of HR and Senior HR Administrator.

The role is based at our central site, Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, for a minimum of 30 hours per week across four to five days, with an initial start in early December and an 11‑month fixed-term contract.