HR Office Administrator

The Departments:

The Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) and the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS) are large departments with around 50 and 40 academics (professors, readers and lecturers) respectively and almost 100 and 40 contract research staff respectively. The Faculty of Mathematics is a member of the School of Physical Sciences at the University of Cambridge.

The Role:

Once fully resourced, the HR team will be made up of the HR Manager, One HR Coordinator, and two HR Administrators. The HR team in the Faculty of Mathematics is responsible for providing an efficient, comprehensive, and professional HR service, supporting the effective operation of the Faculty.

The role holder will support the HR Manager, work closely with the HR Coordinator, and other HR Administrator, and will provide administrative support for the day-to-day operational HR function, supporting with recruitment administration, updating and maintaining employee records and the HR database, processing employee change requests, and acting as a first point of contact for HR queries.

About You:

You will have good administrative/office experience, effective communication and people skills, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work autonomously at times, without direction.

You will also have excellent attention to detail, can work with empathy, discretion and diplomacy, due to the nature of working in HR, and be able to remain calm if dealing with a difficult situation.

Whilst prior HR/Recruitment Administration experience is advantageous, it is not essential. The successful candidate will show an eagerness to learn and be pro-active in developing their knowledge of HR best practice and employment law.

More information and How to Apply:

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

On the online application form (in the Suitability for the Role section) you should explain the reasons for your application and how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements of the role.

Please provide the full contact details for two referees (including email address); please note that we will assume that you are happy for us to approach your referees at any stage, unless you indicate otherwise in the space provided on the form.

If you would to informally discuss this role or arrange a visit, please contact Kim Quiggin, HR Manager - hrmanager@maths.cam.ac.uk

For queries regarding the application process, please email LE44651@maths.cam.ac.uk The University of Cambridge is committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. We aim to support a good work/life balance, whilst retaining the positive aspects of our unique in-person environment and culture.

Please quote reference LE44651 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.

Please note: The University of Cambridge is unable to issue sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route for this role as it does not meet the minimum skill and/or salary requirements.

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