HR Coordinator

The Team

The HR Team supports the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) operations, we provide a comprehensive and strategic HR service to the institute, including recruitment, tutor and casual workers contracting, employment relations, change management and general HR administration.

ICE's mission is to enable learning throughout life and to widen access to higher education. We design deliver and curate a portfolio of world leading short courses and award bearing qualifications in a broad range of disciplines.

Our activities primarily take place at Madingley Hall (a residential Grade I listed building), which provides facilities for conferences and events, and a full hotel service. Madingley Hall has 13 meeting rooms, 62 ensuite bedrooms, a bar and lounge, set in 8 acres of grounds (including Capability Brown designed gardens).

The Role

Reporting to the HR Manager you will coordinate the HR Functions of the Institute, working closely with senior academics and Head of Departments to support recruitment, tutor contracting, employment relations issues and to provide general HR advice on policies and procedures. You will deal with sensitive and confidential staffing issues showing empathy and professionalism, following University procedures and ensuring compliance with employment law. You will also have opportunities to develop new trainings, processes and procedures both for the HR team and for the whole Institute.

You will line manage one or more HR Administrators, supporting them in their role and providing opportunities for professional development.

Your Skills

You will:

• have experience of working in a generalist HR role, including recruitment, employment relations and general administration.
• be able to demonstrate empathy, professionalism, confidentiality and good work ethic when dealing with sensitive issues.
• have up to date knowledge of employment and HR best practices and be confident in providing advice to senior leaders.
• have excellent organisational skills, the ability to coordinate various HR processes concurrently, managing a busy workload and tight deadlines.
• be able to critically evaluate existing practices, creating, developing and implementing improvements and new processes.

Benefits

• 36 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Defined benefits pension schemes
• Flexible working options
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career and Professional development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Discounts on shopping
• Rental deposit scheme 
• Public transport season ticket loans

ICE is supportive of hybrid working, the current arrangements have staff working 2 days on site in Maddingly Hall and 3 days worked remotely, for those working Monday to Friday and where the role allows. These arrangements are subject to change and will not form part of the terms and conditions of employment.

Informal enquiries are encouraged and can be made to Natalie Palfrey, HR Manager: natalie.palfrey@ice.cam.ac.uk. 

The closing date for applications is 12 May 2024.  Interviews will take place on 22 May 2024

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

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

Please quote reference EA41410 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.

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