Senior HR Coordinator - Team Leader

Faculty of Human, Social and Political Science, University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Cambridge is seeking a Senior HR Coordinator to lead an HR team and manage a range of HR services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR administration, a strong understanding of employment law, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include managing recruitment campaigns, coordinating probation procedures, and analyzing HR data. The position requires a degree or vocational qualification at Level 6.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and advising on HR policy.
• Ability to interpret and explain university policies.
• Confident communicator with strong planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR team to deliver a proactive HR service.
• Manage recruitment campaigns and related documentation.
• Coordinate probation and appraisal procedures.
• Analyze HR and payroll data.

Skills

HR administration

Knowledge of employment law

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Degree level or Level 6 vocational qualification

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior HR Coordinator to lead our HR team. You will manage a team of five with responsibility for the delivery of a proactive and responsive HR service to the Faculty of Human, Social and Political Science, the Department of History and Philosophy of Science and the Department of Land Economy.

• 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

You will:

• have experience of HR administration, 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 an effective team leader, able to demonstrate effective staff management skills.
• be educated to degree level/Level 6 vocational qualification or equivalent level of practical experience

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

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

Closing date is midnight on 19th September 2025.

Informal enquiries can be made to Marie Butcher, Senior Business and Operations Manager, Faculty of Human, Social and Political Science, [e-mail]

Please quote reference JB47081 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.