HR Manager

Are you an experienced HR professional looking to make a real impact in a dynamic, innovative environment? We are seeking a proactive and skilled HR Manager to join our team in Cambridge.

As HR Manager, you will lead and deliver HR operations across the business, ensuring a professional, efficient, and positive workplace culture. This office-based role combines people management, compliance, and employee support, working closely with leadership to drive engagement and development initiatives.

Human Resources Management

• Serve as the first point of contact for all HR-related matters

• Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, probation, performance management, and offboarding

• Maintain and update HR policies in line with UK employment law

• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, GDPR, and internal policies

• Coordinate health & safety compliance, risk assessments, and office policies

• Advise managers on employee relations, absence, conduct, and performance issues

• Manage sickness, absence tracking, and holiday records

• Oversee training, development, and appraisal processes

• Support employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives

• Administer employee benefits, pensions, and enrolment processes

• Maintain accurate personnel records and HR systems

Essential

• Proven experience in an HR Generalist or HR Management role

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills

• Confident communicator, able to handle sensitive matters discreetly

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Familiarity with HRIS systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Desirable

• CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above) or working towards

• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or technology environment

• Experience in an SME or growing organisation