Senior HR Coordinator [Maternity Cover] (Fixed Term)
Applications are invited for this exciting role in the joint professional services team supporting both the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (CSCI) and the Department of Haematology.
The CSCI is a world-leading centre for stem cell research with the mission to transform human health through a deep understanding of stem cell biology. The Department of Haematology has an international reputation in biomedical research, with a particular focus on blood cell formation, blood cancers and thrombosis.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual to provide comprehensive HR support as part of our joint team. You will report to the Business & Operations Manager and will be responsible for delivering a pro-active and responsive HR service to institute and department staff and students. You will line manage a small team of 2 HR Coordinators and a Business Apprentice.
To perform this role effectively you will join us with experience of working administratively in an HR area and be able to demonstrate both factual and theoretical knowledge of HR administration, working with multiple processes and to tight regulations. You will be able to review new advice and guidance, understand how this affects local procedures, recommend and implement changes as required.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and will be able to manage good working relationships with a wide variety of people. As well as excellent organisational skills, you will be self-motivated, trustworthy, used to dealing with highly confidential information and able to work quickly, methodically and accurately demonstrating consistent high levels of attention to detail.
Competent use of Microsoft Office is essential and experience working with specialist HR systems and other business-related software would be advantageous. You will be educated to HND/ HNC level, level 4/ 5 vocational qualification or an equivalent level of practical experience.
We offer the flexibility of hybrid working and would be willing to discuss the possibility of the role being appointed on a part-time basis. Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
The post is fixed term for up to 1 year to cover a period of maternity leave and is available from December 2025. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo basic disclosure (criminals records) and a security check.
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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