HR Administrator

Are you an experienced HR Administrator or Recruitment Coordinator with a genuine passion for recruitment? We’re looking for a highly organised and detail-focused individual to join a busy team in Cambridge on a 3–5 month temporary contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys the coordination and operational side of recruitment and is confident managing systems, processes and candidate journeys.

The Role

You will support the recruitment function across a range of operational activities, ensuring candidates receive a smooth and positive experience throughout the recruitment process.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the end-to-end candidate journey, from application through to onboarding
• Managing and maintaining recruitment and HR systems, ensuring records are accurate and up to date
• Supporting candidate onboarding, including documentation and pre-employment checks
• Coordinating interviews, communications and recruitment administration
• Providing general recruitment and HR operational support
• Assisting with ad-hoc projects and process improvements
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring a high level of attention to detail
• Working closely with the wider HR and recruitment team to ensure processes run smoothly

About You

My client is open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds. You may currently be working as a Recruitment Coordinator, Recruitment Administrator or HR Administrator and have a strong interest in developing your career within recruitment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within HR administration or recruitment
• An interest and passion for recruitment and candidate experience
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience using HR or recruitment systems
• Excellent communication skills and a professional approach
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
• A proactive attitude and willingness to support with ad-hoc projects

If you’re an organised HR professional looking for a temporary opportunity where you can gain valuable recruitment experience, I’d love to hear from you.