HR Coordinator - Two Posts

We are looking to recruit two HR Coordinators to join our friendly team. We provide professional HR support to the Faculty of Human, Social and Political Science, the Department of History and Philosophy of Science and the Department of Land Economy.

Responsibilities include:

• Advising on HR policy, procedure and best practice on employment relations issues such as staff welfare, disciplinary/grievance, terms and conditions of employment (e.g. holiday entitlement, sick leave, maternity/ paternity leave, compassionate leave, leave of absence, hours of work, pay scales)
• Coordinating and managing recruitment campaigns, from writing role descriptions, advising on selection criteria, advertising and interview activity, through to preparing recruitment documentation and being responsible for implementing right to work, visa and immigration processes as well as global mobility policies
• Coordinating probation and appraisal procedures
• General administration relating to payroll, leave entitlements, sickness, holiday etc.
• Collating and analysing HR and payroll data

You will:

• Have experience of HR administration, demonstrable knowledge of employment law and be able to work well with a wide range of people; be confident in giving advice and be able to interpret and explain University policies and procedures
• Be a skilled communicator, a diplomat, a problem solver and able to handle competing demands on your time. The ability to plan time-sensitive work and attention to detail is critical
• Be educated to HND/HNC level, level 4/5 vocational qualification or an equivalent level of practical experience

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

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

The posts are available immediately.

The closing date for applications: 23 November 2025

Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Susan Crosby, Senior HR Coordinator, src83@cam.ac.uk 

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact hr@hsps.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference JB47779 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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