Hybrid HR & Recruitment Administrator | 36 Days Leave

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Hybrid working opportunities

Parental leave

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking a proactive HR & Recruitment Administrator to support recruitment processes, HR queries and employee records. The role offers hybrid working, generous leave and access to development opportunities.

You will work across HR administration, recruitment and employee support, ensuring smooth processes and a positive candidate experience. Prior experience and strong MS Office skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an administrative position.
• A customer-focused attitude with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Experience of exercising own judgement in organising and prioritising workload.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office packages (Outlook and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of administrative support for hiring managers and candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Respond to routine HR queries through written and verbal communication, signposting colleagues to relevant guidance and escalating complex queries where appropriate.
• Ensure employee records, local trackers, HR systems, and intranet pages are accurately maintained.
• Process paperwork relating to contractual and payroll changes for colleagues.
• Carry out general administrative tasks such as organising meetings, note taking, and distributing documents.

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer focus

Judgement and prioritisation

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The University of Cambridge is seeking a proactive HR & Recruitment Administrator to support recruitment processes, HR queries and employee records. The role offers hybrid working, generous leave and access to development opportunities.

You will work across HR administration, recruitment and employee support, ensuring smooth processes and a positive candidate experience. Prior experience and strong MS Office skills are valued.