HR Manager in Cambridge

Responsible for overseeing the entire employee life cycle, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, compliance, compensation, and employee relations.

Location: Cambridge

Fantastic opportunity to help the business develop and thrive. Part time hybrid working. Part time 10-15 hours per week during office hours 9.00-5.30 Mon to Friday.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Overseeing the entire employee life cycle, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, compliance, compensation, and employee relations.
• Managing the full recruitment life cycle, from sourcing and screening candidates to extending job offers and onboarding new hires.
• Working closely with department heads and hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Maintaining HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and regulations, and promoting a positive company culture.

What makes you our next HR Manager?

• Recruitment and Onboarding – overseeing the hiring process from collaborating with recruiting managers to sourcing and interviewing candidates, negotiating job offers, conducting reference checks and onboarding new hires.
• Source and screen candidates – using various recruitment channels, including job boards, social media, and professional networks.
• Employee Relations & Welfare – acting as a point of contact for staff welfare, managing disputes, conducting exit interviews, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Policy Development and Compliance – developing, implementing, and enforcing HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks in line with employment legislation.
• Performance Management – managing appraisal systems, monitoring attendance/absenteeism, and advising managers on performance issues and development.
• Compensation and Benefits – administering benefits, compensation strategies, and salary reviews, often in collaboration with finance.
• Promoting a positive company culture by developing and implementing employee engagement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in HR and Talent Acquisition, with a focus on the technology industry.
• Knowledge of recruitment best practices and techniques, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate assessment.
• Familiarity with labor laws and regulations, and experience developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrate professional courage and influence.
• Be highly motivated, enthusiastic and results driven.
• Be passionate about being a key contributor to the growth of the company.

The above is not an exhaustive list and you are required to be flexible in your approach to carrying out your duties which may change from time to time in order to reflect business needs or the company’s continuous improvement.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive financial package – salary and share options
• 5 weeks annual leave pro rata, flexible leave policy
• Salary sacrifice pension, with company savings being paid into the scheme
• A collaborative work environment with neither red tape nor bureaucracy
• Scope for career development as an early team member
• Support and resources to develop your skills and succeed in the role
• Hybrid working arrangements and a great team culture
• Access to an EAP, wellbeing champion, and financial advice
• Enhanced sickness policy
• Regular social and team building events

How to apply: If you are interested in this role, send a CV or showcase your suitability by emailing hr@intellegens.com