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HR Admin - Maternity Cover

On-site in Cambridge·Full-time·Added today (last checked 12 Oct)

Overview

Job details

  • Up to £28,500 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About £2,000 a month after tax.

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

  • Apply by Wednesday 14 October

    The date the employer’s listing closes.

Skills

The role

What you'll be doing:

HR Administrator (Maternity Cover | 6+ Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge | Up to £28,500 DOE | 5 Days Per Week On-Site

Looking for your next administration opportunity within a fast-paced healthcare environment?

We're seeking a highly organised and proactive HR Administrator to join our team at Addenbrooke's Hospital on a 6+ month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. Supporting a large healthcare operation, you'll play a key role in delivering an excellent employee experience, coordinating recruitment activities, maintaining HR records, and supporting managers with day-to-day workforce administration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage employee lifecycle administration, including starters, contract changes, transfers, promotions and leavers.
  • Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in line with GDPR requirements.
  • Support recruitment and onboarding activities, including interview coordination, pre-employment checks and new starter inductions.
  • Monitor and report on absence management, probation reviews and mandatory training compliance.
  • Process payroll-related changes and liaise with payroll teams to resolve queries.
  • Act as a first point of contact for HR-related enquiries from managers and colleagues.
  • Support employee relations processes through administration and meeting note-taking where required.
  • Assist with audits, compliance reviews and governance requirements.

What We're Looking For

  • Strong administration and organisational skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Confident user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • Strong communication skills with a professional and approachable manner.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
  • Previous HR administration experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
  • Experience within healthcare, NHS or support services environments would be beneficial.

Why Join Us?

  • Salary up to £28,500 DOE
  • 6+ Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge
  • Staff parking available at preferential rates
  • Opportunity to gain valuable HR experience within a leading healthcare support services organisation
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you're an organised administrator who enjoys supporting people, building relationships and delivering outstanding administrative support in a busy environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary

Up to £28,500 (DOE)

Working conditions

Contract: Full Time

Working hours: 37.5

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