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Spirehouse Recruitment

Human Resources Business Partner

Cambridge
£41.6k – £56.6k/yr
Posted about 12 hours ago
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HR Business Partner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to join a leading organisation as an HR Business Partner on a fixed-term contract until June 2029.

This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with senior leaders and managers, providing expert HR advice and strategic people support across a broad range of areas, including employee relations, organisational change, workforce planning, talent development and HR projects.

The Opportunity

You will act as a trusted HR partner, working closely with senior stakeholders to understand organisational priorities and deliver effective people solutions that support business objectives.

The role will involve providing expert advice on complex employee relations matters, organisational change, performance management and employment legislation, while supporting managers to build strong and effective teams.

You will also contribute to strategic HR initiatives, workforce planning and continuous improvement projects, using your expertise to influence decision-making and strengthen HR capability across the organisation.

Fixed-term contract until June 2029

  • Hybrid working
  • Full-time
  • Location: Cambridge
  • Salary: £41,671 - £56,535 per annum

Requirements

  • Substantial experience working as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor within a complex organisation
  • Strong generalist HR experience, including employee relations, organisational change, performance management and employment legislation
  • Proven experience providing credible and commercially focused HR advice to senior leaders and managers
  • Experience supporting organisational change, restructuring and consultation processes
  • Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and its practical application within the workplace
  • Experience developing and delivering HR initiatives and projects aligned with organisational objectives
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge senior managers where appropriate
  • Excellent coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to support managers in developing their people management capability
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret people data and use insight to inform decision-making
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex HR matters clearly and effectively
  • Highly organised, proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to challenging deadlines
  • Experience working collaboratively with trade unions and employee representatives would be advantageous

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  • Experience working within the NHS or education sector
  • CIPD qualification or equivalent HR professional qualification
  • Experience working within a complex, highly regulated or public sector environment
  • Experience of workforce planning, talent management and organisational development
  • Experience leading or contributing to wider HR transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Experience coaching and mentoring HR colleagues or supporting the development of wider HR capability

Benefits

  • Hybrid working, offering flexibility to balance office-based and remote working
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Financial, health and wellbeing benefits
  • Professional development and learning opportunities
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and influence organisational strategy
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Commitment to work/life balance and flexible working

How to Apply

Please apply online or contact Abbie Carr or Jack Sharpe at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion.

📧 cambridge@spirehouse.co.uk

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Skills

Employee Relations
Organisational Change
Workforce Planning
Talent Development
Performance Management
Employment Legislation
Stakeholder Management
Coaching
Influencing
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Project Management
Trade Union Relations
HR Transformation

Location

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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