We are delighted to be partnering with one of Cambridge's most prestigious and innovative organisations as they look to appoint an HR Administrator on a 12-month fixed term contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and fast-paced People Team, supporting a wide range of HR operations activities while gaining valuable exposure across the employee lifecycle. The role is covering an internal secondment and would suit a highly organised and proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a varied and people-focused environment.
Working within the People Team and reporting into the Senior HR Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient HR administration processes, with a particular focus on onboarding and offboarding employees, contractors, apprentices, interns and early careers hires.
You will also support the wider HR function with reporting, compliance administration, employee engagement initiatives and a variety of ad hoc projects.
This is a full-time hybrid role, with a requirement to be on-site in Cambridge at least 3 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Lifecycle Administration
* Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes for interns, apprentices, contractors and temporary workers
* Manage background checks, references and Right to Work documentation
* Draft employment contracts, offer letters and employment change documentation
* Support contractor and temporary worker renewal processes
* Administer apprenticeship paperwork and extensions
* Coordinate leaver processes, including exit interviews
HR Administration & Compliance
* Maintain accurate employee records within the HR system
* Support visa tracking and compliance processes
* Coordinate occupational health and security clearance checks
* Monitor HR inbox queries and respond to employee and manager requests
* Maintain electronic HR records and documentation
* Assist with family leave administration including maternity and paternity processes
Employee Engagement & Reporting
* Support long service award administration and employee gifting
* Raise purchase orders and e-reqs
* Produce ad hoc reports and maintain tracking spreadsheets
* Support HR projects, workshops and process improvement initiatives
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
* Previous experience within HR administration or a similar HR operations role
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* A professional and confidential approach
* Good working knowledge of HR systems and Microsoft Office
* A proactive, adaptable and resilient mindset
Benefits
* Opportunity to work for a highly respected and innovative Cambridge business
* Broad exposure across HR operations and employee lifecycle activities
* Collaborative and supportive team environment
* Hybrid working arrangement
* Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this fixed term contract vacancy.
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