HR Coordinator (Fixed Term)

The Department of Medicine is the largest Department in the School of Clinical Medicine at the University of Cambridge. Research is our major focus; from the fundamental aspects of biology, through to work on disease mechanisms as well as clinical translations.

We are looking for someone with a background in HR and the ability to work on various HR-related item to support and deliver proactive and responsive HR services to academic, research, and professional colleagues including external visitors. This role sits within a team of 5 HR professionals and works closely with the Department's professional service team. The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail and be confident in making informed decisions and escalating to the Senior HR Coordinator where necessary. The ability to apply discretion when managing highly confidential information and communicating effectively with all levels of staff and other Departments outside of Medicine is essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career in HR in a progressive and highly driven environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Advising on HR policy, procedure and best practice on employment relations issues such as staff welfare and terms and conditions of employment.
• Providing a recruitment service for the department, advising staff on University policy and processes.
• Management of the departments limit of tenure process for fixed term contracts.
• Coordinating the research, academic and student visitor process for the Department.
• General administration relating to payroll, leave entitlement, sickness, holidays etc.

If you have these skills and qualities, including excellent organisational skills, and the ability to supervise and manage the output of others, then please do apply. In return for your skills and contributions, you will receive extensive learning opportunities, benefits including a generous holiday allowance, and all within a stimulating work environment. This post currently supports a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 from home.

For any informal enquires please contact Jessica Nelson-Turner at hr@med.cam.ac.uk.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 July 2028 in the first instance.

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

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 29th June 2025

Interview date: to be confirmed

Please quote reference RC46331 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. 

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