Senior HR Administrator at The University of Edinburgh

The Opportunity:

Join the College of Science and Engineering as we enhance our HR services with the introduction of a new HR Administration Hub, launching in February 2026.

This is an exciting time to become part of a new team committed to delivering streamlined, consistent and high-quality HR administration support to our people and managers.  We are currently seeking dedicated professionals for the role of Senior HR Administrator to support administrative activities and processes across recruitment and the wider employee lifecycle.

Four full-time (35 hours per week) opportunities are available, including both open ended and fixed term posts.  We are also open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.  We will consider requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.  

4 positions available (2 open-ended, 2 fixed term for 6 months)

The salary for Senior HR Administrator is £29,588 to £33,951 per annum

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Proven experience in high-volume administrative roles with strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the agility to manage competing demands
• Strong customer service focus, providing professional and approachable support
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team and liaise effectively with stakeholders
• Ability to work proactively, using initiative and sound judgement to resolve queries and support colleagues