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Job Title: HR Administrator
Salary: GBP14.00 - GBP16.00 per hour
Contract: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Location: Cambridge
About The Role
Randstad Education is seeking an organised and customer-focused HR Administrator to join a busy college HR team. Serving as the primary point of contact for all initial HR queries, you will deliver efficient administrative support across payroll, recruitment, employee records, and staff development.
Key Responsibilities
- Payroll Support: Input data into the HR Management System (HRMS) for new starters, leavers, contract changes, and monthly increments. Calculate pay adjustments, track sickness/absence, and reconcile monthly BACS reports prior to authorisation.
- Recruitment and Onboarding: Draft job adverts, manage vacancy data on the HRMS, assemble interview packs, prepare offer letters and contracts, and complete pre-employment checks.
- Staff Development: Coordinate logistics for staff training events, facilitate the new-starter induction process, and track compliance for mandatory refreshers (e.g., safeguarding).
- General HR Operations: Maintain accurate, confidential employee records, handle service user inquiries promptly, and draft departmental correspondence while maintaining audit compliance.
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What You'll Need to Succeed
Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) required. A CIPD qualification or HR Certificate/Diploma is desirable.
Experience: Proven administrative experience in a fast-paced environment (HR, recruitment, or payroll experience preferred).
Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Office, data entry accuracy, database management, and payroll/HR system operation.
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Key Skills: Excellent interpersonal communication, strong attention to detail, discretion with confidential data, and the ability to prioritise demanding deadlines.
Mobility: Flexibility to travel between campus sites as required.
What You'll Get in Return
- Competitive salary scale GBP14.00 - GBP16.00 per hour
- Generous annual leave allowance of 27 days per year
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities within an educational setting
This role is subject to a 6-month probationary period and satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List checks. Randstad is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
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