Description
Human Resources Assistant/System Administrator
£31,227.25 FTE which equates to £24,981.80 for 28 hpw
Cambridge
Part-Time / Permanent
28 hours a week, working pattern to be agreed with successful candidate but ideally to be worked over 4 days.
The option for hybrid working is available (working from home and minimum 1 day per week at head office based in Histon) to support work life balance, whilst meeting the requirements of the role.
We are looking for a Human Resources Assistant/System Administrator to join our established warm and friendly HR Team.
What you’ll do
Recruitment
· Assist our HR Advisors in providing advice and guidance to hiring managers in respect of all recruitment issues.
· Responsible for the end to end recruitment and selection cycle, from placing adverts, supporting with interview arrangements and testing; onboarding; completion of pre-employment checks including right to work, DBS, occupational health clearance and obtaining satisfactory references. Liaising with hiring managers on status.
HR Metrics and reporting
· Prepare statistics on HR business information and any other regular and ad-hoc reports that are required for line managers, Senior Management, the Board.
HR Administration
· Preparation of employee correspondence, including contractual and rota changes, maternity and other leave.
· Maintain and update the Human Resources Information System (Cascade) and manual employee records.
· Administer DBS renewals, leavers, annual processes including appraisals and disclosure of interest.
· Provide support with both internal and external audits.
· Assist the Executive Director, Corporate Services with Employee Forum meetings, taking meetings notes for circulation.
System Administration
· Ensure all new accounts are set up with appropriate access to Cascade and Networx in accordance with agreed protocols.
· Resolve internal Cascade and Networx issues and raise helpdesks tickets as required.
About You
· CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice or equivalent experience.
· Ability to undertake a complex range of tasks, organise and prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met, with excellent attention to detail.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a professional manner at all times.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook) and HR/Recruitment databases, with experience of producing reports.
· Experience of working in a busy and varied administration role or in a HR Department.
Benefits
– Employee discount scheme (retail, leisure, gym membership and fitness equipment)
– Doctor Care Anywhere (telehealth service offering private online GP and nurse appointments via video and phone)
– Employee Assistance Programme
– Financial wellbeing hub – access to advice and support from experts, whether you're budgeting, interested in investing or retirement planning
– Refurbished Tech – access to the latest models at affordable prices, with a 12-month warranty and 30-day money back guarantee.
– Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
– One day off a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
– 30 days holiday, increasing to 35 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), depending on length of service
– Holiday purchase scheme – up to 5 days per annum (pro rata for part-time staff)
– Company sick pay
– 58p per mile business mileage allowance
– Refer a friend scheme (£250)
– Contributory pension scheme, which both you and CHS contribute to
– Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
– Flexible Working Policy
– Full induction
– Comprehensive free training and development opportunities with paid time off
– Free DBS (for relevant posts)
– Free onsite/nearby parking
– Hybrid Working Policy
– Flexitime
Closing date: Thursday 6 August 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 13 August 2026
