HR Coordinator (Research Staff & Visitors)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university in Cambridge is seeking an HR Coordinator to enhance their HR services for Contract Research Staff and Visitors. You will manage key HR tasks, including handling over 350 contract staff, job advertisements, and visa arrangements. The ideal candidate has strong HR administrative skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Applications should reference vacancy NM47833.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
• Candidates should have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Administrative experience in an HR role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of HR services for Contract Research Staff and Visitors.
• Administer employment for over 350 contract research staff.
• Advertise jobs and manage visa applications with accuracy.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Experience working administratively in an HR area

Ability to handle confidential material with discretion

Education

Education at least HND/HNC level or equivalent level 4/5 vocational qualification

Job description

We are looking for an HR Coordinator (Research Staff and Visitors) who will be based within the HR Office (Research Staff and Visitors) at the Department's site in Trumpington Street.

You will join the existing team to support the delivery of contract and HR services for Contract Research Staff and Visitors. You will be responsible for the administration associated with the employment of over 350 contract research staff in the Department of Engineering. This includes advertising posts, organising visas and issuing offers of employment, all of which require a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You will also be the first point of contact for employment-related queries from Contract Research Staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of contract and HR services for Contract Research Staff and Visitors.
• Administer employment of over 350 contract research staff in the Department of Engineering.
• Advertise posts, organise visas and issue offers of employment with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employment-related queries from Contract Research Staff.

Qualifications

• Education at least HND/HNC level or equivalent level 4/5 vocational qualification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working administratively in an HR area.
• Experience handling multiple processes and working to tight regulations.
• Ability to handle confidential material with discretion.

Application

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

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering ([e-mail], 01223 332615).

Please quote reference NM47833 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Legal Requirements

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.