HR Coordinator

Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious University in Cambridge is seeking an experienced HR Coordinator to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will manage recruitment processes, advise on HR policies, manage payroll, and line manage a team member. With a hybrid working environment, the role offers flexibility alongside opportunities for professional development. Ideal for proactive HR professionals passionate about providing excellent HR support within a world-class academic setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR support across recruitment and payroll.
• Ability to manage and support team members.
• Familiarity with HR policies and staff welfare.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Advise on HR policies and staff welfare.
• Manage payroll and HR administration.
• Line manage and support one team member.

Skills

Organisational skills

Proactive problem-solving

Team management

Communication

Job description

# HR Coordinator**Department of Medicine**Join a collaborative HR team at the heart of world-class medical research. The Department of Medicine is the largest department in the School of Clinical Medicine, supporting over 550 staff and students who deliver cutting-edge science and clinical innovation.We're looking for an organised and proactive HR professional who enjoys working with people and solving problems. In this varied role, you'll provide friendly, accurate HR support across recruitment, payroll, and staff welfare. Reporting directly to the Department's Senior HR Coordinator, you will work in a team of five HR professionals. You will directly manage one team member, support their development, working together with the wider team to deliver outstanding service.You'll work closely with colleagues across the Department and the wider University, building strong relationships and ensuring processes run smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your HR expertise and leadership skills in a supportive, dynamic environment.**Key responsibilities include:*** Coordinating recruitment and onboarding processes.* Advising on HR policies and staff welfare.* Managing payroll and HR administration.* Line managing and supporting one team member.**For full details, see the Further Particulars.**The HR team operates hybrid working with a minimum office presence of two days per week, with flexibility for additional days as needed.For informal enquiries, contact Jessica Nelson-Turner at [e-mail].*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.*Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.Please quote reference **RC48395** 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.### Department/location### Salary£31,236-£35,608### ReferenceRC48395### Category### Date published22 December 2025### Closing date11 January 2026