HR Administrator [Temporary Cover]

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

Job summary

The University of Cambridge seeks a proactive HR Administrator to support their School of Arts and Humanities. This full-time, fixed-term position focuses on providing comprehensive HR services, including recruitment and policy advice, while offering the chance to work within a supportive team. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong administrative skills and the ability to serve diverse stakeholders. The role supports an inclusive environment encouraging flexibility in work arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Relevant administrative experience required.
• Experience in HR role and familiarity with university HR systems desirable.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR service supporting staff recruitment and contract changes.
• Respond to HR queries, advising on policy and procedure.
• Work closely with HR Advisors and contribute to team goals.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Tools

CHRIS

RAS

Web Recruitment

Job description

We are looking for a proactive HR Administrator to join the School of Arts and Humanities shared HR team, to provide a professional and efficient administrative service to faculties and research centres within the School.

This vacancy is full time and fixed-term, to provide temporary Maternity Leave cover. Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a small team comprised of two HR Advisors, who together with the HR Administrator provide support to 11 institutions within the School. The team also works closely with the Central HR Business Partnering Team and the HR Administrator will be part of the School Office and wider HR teams.

The role-holder, working closely with the two HR Advisors, will provide a comprehensive HR service supporting staff recruitment, probation, end of contract procedures, leave and contract changes. The role-holder will also respond to a range of HR queries, advising on HR policy, procedure and best practice. The role is busy and varied and requires good communication skills and the ability to handle a varied workload and competing demands whilst meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

The successful candidate will have relevant administrative experience, be able to deliver a high level of customer service, maintain complete confidentiality and have the ability to plan and prioritise their own workload. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential to interact with Faculty and Centre administrators, internal recruiters, central University HR, staff and applicants with different level of seniority. Experience of working within an HR Role and knowledge of University of Cambridge HR systems (including CHRIS, RAS and Web Recruitment) is desirable.

Conversations about flexible working are encouraged at the University of Cambridge. Please feel free to discuss flexibility prior to applying (using the contact information below) or at interview if your application is successful. The role holder will be expected to work from the office in central Cambridge on a Tuesday and Wednesday each week, with home working welcome on the other days.

Temporary Cover: fixed-term for 12 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Sunday 29th June 2025 and interviews are planned for the week commencing 14th July, subject to change. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process or procedure, please contact Molly Carrick or Ruth Farley, at [e-mail] .

Please quote reference GA46192 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.