HR Administrator

About the role

We are partnering with a global company to recruit an HR Administrator for the Babraham Research Campus in Cambridge. The role provides both routine and ad‑hoc administrative support to ensure HR processes run efficiently, while also assisting with recruitment, onboarding and compliance activities.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS, safeguarding confidentiality and complying with UK legislation.
• Coordinate new‑starter documentation, induction plans and liaise with site security, talent acquisition partners and hiring managers.
• Process employee changes such as promotions, terminations and benefits updates.
• Gather and submit payroll data each month, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage health‑related policies and appointments with external providers.
• Ensure Right‑to‑Work and other statutory documentation is up to date.
• Facilitate internal communications on HR policies, events and business requirements.
• Provide ad‑hoc administrative support to the senior leadership team, including travel, expenses and meeting arrangements.
• Organise training logistics, room bookings and update training systems.
• Assist with billing and invoice management related to senior‑management activities and site events.

Required profile

• CIPD qualification or partial CIPD study is desirable but not essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneDrive.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated, decisive and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive problem‑solving attitude.
• Positive, can‑do mindset and ability to collaborate within a team.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• OneDrive

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£25,000‑£28,000 per year) and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive team environment.