HR Administrator

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

The Department of Genetics is looking to recruit a new HR Administrator to join our friendly and vibrant Professional Services team.

This is a key role that helps to support the delivery of a comprehensive HR service across the Department. The role holder will be responsible for supporting staff recruitment, induction, payroll, visitor administration, staff review and development, and the implementation of equality, diversity and wellbeing policies. They will also respond to a wide range of general HR queries and advise on HR policies and procedures, therefore strong communication skills are essential.

The position is available on a full-time/permanent basis and reports to the HR Coordinator for the Department. Suitable applicants should be able demonstrate that they are well-organised, proactive, reliable and self-motivated, using initiative to manage competing priorities, ensuring key deadlines are met. Confidence and professionalism when communicating with staff is essential, an aptitude for IT would also be beneficial (learning new HR processes and systems quickly). Applicants should be qualified to 'A' level standard or equivalent with relevant HR administration experience or transferable skills.

As a Department we pride ourselves on our close community of staff and students. We promote an inclusive and supportive work culture and encourage all staff groups to get involved in our varied committees, sharing ideas and innovation to improve the way we work. We have an active calendar of social activities and events and greatly welcome new and positive initiatives that inspire well-being, champion diversity and support professional development. Our staff are essential in helping us to achieve these goals and ensure that our Department is a great place to be.

The University offers a range of staff benefits which include:

  • Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
  • An annual leave allowance of 36 days paid leave (including bank holidays)
  • Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries and salary exchange schemes for childcare);
  • An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution;
  • Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;
  • Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodation

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.

For informal enquiries about the role please contact, Casey Mein, Departmental Administrator at

The closing date for applications is midnight on Tuesday 7th May.

Please quote reference PC41211 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.

£25,742 to £29,605 pa



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