HR Admin - Maternity Cover

Medirest; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Maternity cover

Job summary

Medirest is recruiting an organised HR Administrator to join the team at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge on a 6+ month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. You will support recruitment, maintain HR records and assist managers with day-to-day workforce administration.

Key duties include processing starters and leavers, updating GDPR-compliant records, coordinating onboarding and handling payroll-related changes, while ensuring confidentiality and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong communication skills with a professional demeanor.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• HR administration experience is advantageous but not required.
• Experience in healthcare, NHS or support services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee lifecycle administration including starters, contract changes, transfers, promotions and leavers.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in line with GDPR.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities including interview coordination and pre-employment checks.
• Monitor absence, probation reviews and mandatory training compliance.
• Process payroll-related changes and liaise with payroll teams to resolve queries.
• Act as first point of contact for HR-related enquiries from managers and colleagues.
• Support employee relations processes through administration and meeting notes.
• Assist with audits, compliance reviews and governance requirements.

Skills

Administration

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion and confidentiality

HR administration experience

Healthcare environment experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Looking for your next administration opportunity within a fast-paced healthcare environment? We're seeking a highly organised and proactive HR Administrator to join our team at Addenbrooke's Hospital on a 6+ month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. Supporting a large healthcare operation, you'll play a key role in delivering an excellent employee experience, coordinating recruitment activities, maintaining HR records, and supporting managers with day-to-day workforce administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage employee lifecycle administration, including starters, contract changes, transfers, promotions and leavers.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in line with GDPR requirements.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities, including interview coordination, pre-employment checks and new starter inductions.
• Monitor and report on absence management, probation reviews and mandatory training compliance.
• Process payroll-related changes and liaise with payroll teams to resolve queries.
• Act as a first point of contact for HR-related enquiries from managers and colleagues.
• Support employee relations processes through administration and meeting note-taking where required.
• Assist with audits, compliance reviews and governance requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills with a professional and approachable manner.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Previous HR administration experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Experience within healthcare, NHS or support services environments would be beneficial.

Why Join Us?

• Salary up to £28,500 DOE
• 6+ Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
• Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge
• Staff parking available at preferential rates
• Opportunity to gain valuable HR experience within a leading healthcare support services organisation
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you're an organised administrator who enjoys supporting people, building relationships and delivering outstanding administrative support in a busy environment, we'd love to hear from you.