People Partner in Cardiff

At CatSci, our science is powered by our people. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a proactive and approachable People Partner to join our People & Culture team. This is a hands-on, high-impact role - ideal for someone who enjoys balancing HR advisory work with day-to-day administration, thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a central role in shaping a positive employee experience.

If you're confident advising managers, passionate about supporting colleagues and motivated by continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

As our People Partner, you'll be the first point of contact for people-related queries across the business. You'll work closely with team members and line managers, providing practical, solutions-focused advice across the full employee lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a trusted first point of contact for HR queries and guidance
• Advising managers on absence management, performance concerns and employee relations matters
• Supporting managers with investigations, informal and formal processes and documentation
• Guiding and coaching managers to build confidence and capability in people management
• Supporting team members with queries relating to policies, wellbeing and workplace concerns
• Managing HR administration including contracts, offer letters, onboarding documentation and employee records
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure a smooth candidate and new starter experience
• Maintaining accurate HR systems and reporting
• Assisting with policy updates and ensuring compliance with employment legislation
• Contributing to People & Culture projects and continuous improvement initiatives

This role offers a great opportunity to influence culture, improve processes and help create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

You're approachable, organised and solutions-focused, with the confidence to provide balanced and pragmatic HR advice. You build trust easily and are comfortable navigating sensitive or complex conversations.

We're particularly interested in people with:

• Experience in an HR Advisor, HR Officer or similar generalist role
• Experience advising on absence management, performance and employee relations matters
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships at all levels
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confidence handling HR administration accurately and efficiently
• A proactive mindset and a collaborative approach

CIPD qualification (or working towards it) would be advantageous but is not essential. If you don't meet every requirement but believe you could make a strong contribution, we encourage you to apply.

At CatSci, our People & Culture function is central to our growth trajectory. You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact, working closely with leaders and colleagues across the organisation.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Annual leave, increasing with service
• Annual bonus
• Company benefits package
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Wellbeing programme
• Flexible working arrangements (subject to agreement)
• A collaborative, supportive and ambitious team environment

If you're excited about supporting people, strengthening culture and helping a growing business succeed, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of People & Culture at CatSci.