HR Coordinator - two posts

Faculty of Human, Social and Political Science, University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading University in the UK is seeking two HR Coordinators to join their friendly team. You will provide professional HR support, advise on policies, coordinate recruitment, and manage payroll. The ideal candidate has HR administration experience, strong communication skills, and a vocational qualification. The position is available immediately, with applications closing on 23 November 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience of HR administration required.
• Skilled communicator able to handle competing demands.
• Ability to interpret and explain University policies.

Responsibilities

• Advise on HR policy and employment relations issues.
• Coordinate and manage recruitment campaigns.
• Manage payroll and leave administration.
• Analyse HR and payroll data.

Skills

HR administration experience

Knowledge of employment law

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

HND/HNC level or equivalent

Job description

We are looking to recruit two HR Coordinators to join our friendly team. We provide professional HR support to the Faculty of Human, Social and Political Science, the Department of History and Philosophy of Science and the Department of Land Economy.

Responsibilities

• Advising on HR policy, procedure and best practice on employment relations issues such as staff welfare, disciplinary/grievance, terms and conditions of employment (e.g. holiday entitlement, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, compassionate leave, leave of absence, hours of work, pay scales)
• Coordinating and managing recruitment campaigns, from writing role descriptions, advising on selection criteria, advertising and interview activity, through to preparing recruitment documentation and being responsible for implementing right to work, visa and immigration processes as well as global mobility policies
• Coordinating probation and appraisal procedures
• General administration relating to payroll, leave entitlements, sickness, holiday etc.
• Collating and analysing HR and payroll data

What you will need

You will: have experience of HR administration, demonstrable knowledge of employment law and be able to work well with a wide range of people; be confident in giving advice and be able to interpret and explain University policies and procedures.

Be a skilled communicator, a diplomat, a problem solver and able to handle competing demands on your time. The ability to plan time‑sensitive work and attention to detail is critical.

Be educated to HND/HNC level, level 4/5 vocational qualification or an equivalent level of practical experience.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

How to apply

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

The posts are available immediately.

The closing date for applications: 23 November 2025.

Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Susan Crosby, Senior HR Coordinator, [e-mail].

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact [e-mail].

Please quote reference JB47779 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.

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