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HR Admin - Maternity Cover

MEDIREST
Cambridge
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HR Administrator (Maternity Cover \| 6\+ Month Fixed\-Term Contract)

Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge \| Up to £28,500 DOE \| 5 Days Per Week On\-Site

Looking for your next administration opportunity within a fast\-paced healthcare environment?

We're seeking a highly organised and proactive HR Administrator to join our team at Addenbrooke's Hospital on a 6\+ month fixed\-term contract covering maternity leave. Supporting a large healthcare operation, you'll play a key role in delivering an excellent employee experience, coordinating recruitment activities, maintaining HR records, and supporting managers with day\-to\-day workforce administration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage employee lifecycle administration, including starters, contract changes, transfers, promotions and leavers.

  • Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in line with GDPR requirements.

  • Support recruitment and onboarding activities, including interview coordination, pre\-employment checks and new starter inductions.

  • Monitor and report on absence management, probation reviews and mandatory training compliance.

  • Process payroll\-related changes and liaise with payroll teams to resolve queries.

  • Act as a first point of contact for HR\-related enquiries from managers and colleagues.

  • Support employee relations processes through administration and meeting note\-taking where required.

  • Assist with audits, compliance reviews and governance requirements.
What We're Looking For
  • Strong administration and organisational skills.

  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

  • Confident user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.

  • Strong communication skills with a professional and approachable manner.

  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

  • Previous HR administration experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

  • Experience within healthcare, NHS or support services environments would be beneficial.
Why Join Us?
  • Salary up to £28,500 DOE

  • 6\+ Month Fixed\-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

  • Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge

  • Staff parking available at preferential rates

  • Opportunity to gain valuable HR experience within a leading healthcare support services organisation

  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
If you're an organised administrator who enjoys supporting people, building relationships and delivering outstanding administrative support in a busy environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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