Human Resources Administrator

Cambridge Education Group; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Hybrid Working

Life Assurance cover

Perkbox discounts

Salary sacrifice Car Leasing Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted rates on Master’s degrees

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK is seeking a proactive Human Resources Administrator to support colleagues across the full employee lifecycle. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths and strong IT skills, with a passion for people and attention to detail. This entry-level role offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits, making it a great opportunity for those looking to launch their HR career.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C or above).
• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook); training provided.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and numeracy skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational ability.
• Friendly, professional, and self-motivated approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative tasks for the full employee lifecycle, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Administer new starter paperwork, pre-employment checks, references, and induction.
• Maintain and update employee records on our HRIS (iTrent).
• Support colleagues with queries via our ticketing system, phone, and email.
• Collaborate with the Payroll Manager for timely payments.
• Administer employee benefits and maintain personnel files.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and contribute to workplace culture.

Skills

Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Excellent relationship-building skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy skills

Organisational ability

Team player

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C or above)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

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Cambridge Education Group provided pay range

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Base pay range

We are currently looking for a new HR Administrator (internally known as People Administrator) to join Cambridge Education Group and help us Achieve More!

Are you passionate about people, detail-oriented, and ready to launch your career in HR? Cambridge Education Group (CEG) is seeking a proactive and friendly People Administrator to join our dynamic People Team.

As a People Administrator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our colleagues across the full employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to payroll and offboarding. You’ll be part of a diverse, expert team that values authenticity, innovation, and collaboration.

This is a great opportunity to work and learn from a professional and diverse people team and obtain a solid foundation of experience in people administration with the opportunity to later progress in either HR or Payroll specialties.

Key responsibilities

• Manage administrative tasks for the full employee lifecycle, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Administer new starter paperwork, pre-employment checks, references, and induction.
• Maintain and update employee records on our HRIS (iTrent), including contract changes, absence, and payroll.
• Support colleagues with queries via our ticketing system, phone, and email.
• Collaborate with the Payroll Manager to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Administer employee benefits and maintain personnel files in line with legal and company standards.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

What we’re looking for

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C or above).
• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook); training provided.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and numeracy skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational ability.
• Friendly, professional, and self-motivated approach.

Please note that interviews for shortlisted candidates and any potential job offers may be in place before the application end date. We recommend that, if interested in any of the roles, you apply as soon as possible.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Hybrid Working
• Life Assurance cover
• Perkbox (includes hundreds of discounts)
• Salary sacrifice Car Leasing Scheme from Tusker; Cycle to Work scheme; Technology Purchasing Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – giving caring and compassionate support to all staff, as well as dedicated Mental Health & Wellness Champions
• Discounted rates on Master’s degrees with CEG Digital Partner Universities (25% off)

Pension – Royal London salary sacrifice pension scheme currently 5% employee minimum contribution and 3% CEG employer contributions.

Holiday – Enhanced holiday of 25 days plus U.K bank Holidays.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Higher Education