HR Administrator

The Role: We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated HR Administrator to join a newly restructured, and vibrant HR team, providing full support (both in person and via email) for all HR functions in the Department.

You will work closely with the Senior HR Coordinators and HR Manager to provide a professional and efficient HR service including all aspects of HR administration. Reporting directly to one of our Senior HR Coordinators, the role will provide clear and accurate advice on procedure, coordinating the recruitment and visitor processes and the onboarding of new starters (including dealing with all immigration and pre-employment paperwork). The position is busy and varied and has plenty of scope for training and development., The University of Cambridge is committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. We aim to support a good work/life balance, whilst retaining the positive aspects of our unique in-person environment and culture. Elements of this role are suitable for hybrid working, where staff can split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working. The frequency of the remote elements of the role can be discussed with the recruiting manager.

The University is unable to issue sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route for this role as it does not meet the minimum skill and/or salary requirements.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

About You: You will have previous HR experience and will have worked in a customer focused HR environment (preferably in a Higher Education setting). You will have excellent administrative and organisational skills; the ability to produce work to a high level of accuracy is essential.

You will possess excellent interpersonal and administrative skills, and be able to work well within a busy team, fostering good working relationships with a wide variety of people from all over the world. You should be proficient in all standard Microsoft Office packages, highly organised, self-motivated, and able to prioritise your workload within a demanding environment. Tact and discretion are essential when handling confidential personal information. Previous HR experience whilst desirable is not essential.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in which to develop your Human Resources career in a world-leading academic department and University?

The Department: The Cavendish Laboratory is the place of pioneering physics, that's been at the forefront of scientific discovery for 150 years, and will continue to be, because we never sit still. The Cavendish Laboratory has made several important discoveries, including: the discovery of the electron (1897), the neutron (1932), the structure of DNA (1953); thirty Cavendish researchers have won Nobel Prizes. We're trailblazers who continue to extend the frontiers of physics.

Our new state-of-the-art, multi-million pound Ray Dolby Centre will be the centrepiece of the new Cavendish Laboratory and we start moving in from November 2024. This is an exciting and challenging time for the Department, and we would like to find a highly motivated individual with a positive attitude towards change and development to join us.