HR Administrator- Cambridge

Randstad Education; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS access

27 days annual leave

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Randstad Education is recruiting an HR Administrator in Cambridge to support payroll, recruitment, employee records and staff development within a busy college HR team.

You will handle initial HR queries, draft offers and contracts, manage onboarding and ensure compliance across payroll and HR systems.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) required.
• A CIPD qualification or HR Certificate/Diploma is desirable.
• Experience in a fast-paced HR, recruitment or payroll environment is preferred.
• Strong data entry, database management and payroll/HR system skills.
• Flexibility to travel between campus sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Payroll support: input data for new starters, leavers, contract changes, and monthly increments; reconcile monthly reports.
• Recruitment & onboarding: draft adverts, manage vacancy data, prepare offers and contracts; complete pre-employment checks.
• Staff development: coordinate training events and inductions; track mandatory refreshers (e.g., safeguarding).
• General HR operations: maintain confidential records, respond to inquiries, draft departmental correspondence with audit compliance.

Skills

Payroll support

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Confidential data handling

Education

GCSEs Maths & English

CIPD or HR certificate/diploma desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRMS system

Job description

Job Title: HR Administrator

Salary: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour

Contract: Full-time (37 hours per week),

Location: Cambridge

About the Role

Randstad Education is seeking an organised and customer-focused HR Administrator to join a busy college HR team. Serving as the primary point of contact for all initial HR queries, you will deliver efficient administrative support across payroll, recruitment, employee records, and staff development.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Support: Input data into the HR Management System (HRMS) for new starters, leavers, contract changes, and monthly increments. Calculate pay adjustments, track sickness/absence, and reconcile monthly BACS reports prior to authorisation.


• Recruitment & Onboarding: Draft job adverts, manage vacancy data on the HRMS, assemble interview packs, prepare offer letters and contracts, and complete pre-employment checks.


• Staff Development: Coordinate logistics for staff training events, facilitate the new-starter induction process, and track compliance for mandatory refreshers (e.g., safeguarding).


• General HR Operations: Maintain accurate, confidential employee records, handle service user inquiries promptly, and draft departmental correspondence while maintaining audit compliance.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) required. A CIPD qualification or HR Certificate/Diploma is desirable.


• Experience: Proven administrative experience in a fast-paced environment (HR, recruitment, or payroll experience preferred).


• Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Office, data entry accuracy, database management, and payroll/HR system operation.


• Key Skills: Excellent interpersonal communication, strong attention to detail, discretion with confidential data, and the ability to prioritise demanding deadlines.


• Mobility: Flexibility to travel between campus sites as required.

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive salary scale £14.00 - £16.00 per hour


• Generous annual leave allowance of 27 days per year


• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)


• Continuous professional development and training opportunities within an educational setting

This role is subject to a 6-month probationary period and satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List checks. Randstad is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.