We are looking for a Senior HR Administrator who will be based within the HR Office (Research Staff and Visitors) at the Department's site in Trumpington Street. You will join the existing team to support the delivery of contract and HR services for Contract Research Staff and Visitors. You will be responsible for the administration associated with the employment of over 350 contract research staff in the Department of Engineering. This includes advertising posts, organising visas and issuing offers of employment, all of which require a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You will also be the first point of contact for employment-related queries from Contract Research Staff. You will be educated to at least A Level standard, be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and have the ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person and to handle confidential material with discretion. Previous experience of working as an administrator is essential and experience of working in a University environment would be advantageous. Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 12 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier. 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. Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering (hr-officeeng.cam.ac.uk, 01223 332615). Please quote reference NM41702 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.