442 HR Specialist

Groupe ProductLife; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational HR consultancy in Cambridge is seeking an experienced HR professional to support and manage HR activities across the UK, Ireland, Benelux, and Northern Europe. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of experience in HR, a solid understanding of UK legislation, and excellent communication skills. Join us to lead HR initiatives and contribute to a diverse and inclusive work culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HR.
• Willingness to learn and grow expertise in legislation.
• Experience with UK Visa applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusting relationships within the HR team.
• Support HR activities in various regions including the UK and Ireland.
• Manage HR administration activities.

Skills

HR experience in a global company

Knowledge of UK legislation and processes

Good oral and written communication

Command of Excel and HR IT tools

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Degree or CIPD level

Job description

Specific activities and responsibilities:

• Develop trusting relationships with employees, managers and HR team.
• Support HR activities in UK, Ireland, BeNeLux and Northern Europe.
• Work closely with the HRSS support to manage and oversee HR administration activities.
• HR activities – contract and letter preparation, benefits support, visa support, processes and payroll knowledge.
• Support performance management, redundancy, stress management, absence management, maternity, parental leave etc. and other HR processes.
• Conduct HR interviews.
• Contribute to policy development, keeping on top of any employment law changes and policy updates and advise on HR policies
• Participate in Wellbeing & Social Group for UK & IE · Support any other HR related projects
• UK Office management support: archiving, Health & Safety, events organising, ESG annual data collection etc.

Required education:

• Degree or CIPD level, desirable

Required experience :

• 5+ years experience in HR
• HR experience ideally in a global company
• Needs to have potential to grow and develop
• UK and Ireland legislation, knowledge & experience as a minimum, other countries ideal but not essential, but willingness to learn and grow expertise in other countries.

Required languages:

• (other than English) Other language a benefit but not necessary

Required technical skills:

• UK legislation and process knowledge
• Ability to learn other country legislation to support i.e. Ireland, Nordics, BeNeLux ·
• UK Visa application experience ·
• Command of Excel and HR IT tools
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks and priorities

Additional experience and/or skills:

• Good oral and written communication
• Well organised with ability to manage a variety of tasks and priorities
• Assertive · Creative, innovate, adaptable and flexible mindset
• Able to work within changing and challenging environments
• Able to work in multicultural environment
• Work autonomously and proactively
• Good command of Excel and IT tools
• Ability to cultivate and establish relations