Human Resources Assistant/System Administrator

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Human Resources Assistant/System Administrator to join our friendly HR team on a part‑time, permanent basis. The role offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to work from home while spending at least one day per week at our Histon office.

Key responsibilities

• Support HR Advisors with recruitment advice and manage the end‑to‑end recruitment cycle, including adverts, interview coordination, onboarding, and pre‑employment checks.
• Prepare HR metrics, regular and ad‑hoc reports for line managers, senior management, and the board.
• Handle employee correspondence such as contract changes, leave administration, and maintain the HR Information System (Cascade) and manual records.
• Administer DBS renewals, leaver processes, annual appraisals, and assist with internal and external audits.
• Set up new user accounts and manage access to Cascade and Networx, resolving issues and raising help‑desk tickets as needed.

Required profile

• CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice or equivalent experience.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a complex workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a professional demeanor.
• Experience in a busy administration or HR environment.

Required skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Hands‑on experience with the Cascade HR Information System.
• Familiarity with Networx for system access management.

What we offer

• Hybrid working arrangement (minimum one day per week in the office).
• Employee discount scheme covering retail, leisure, gym memberships and fitness equipment.
• Access to Doctor Care Anywhere telehealth service.
• Competitive salary of £24,981.80 per year (FTE).