HR Advisor: Organisational Change (Fixed Term, Hybrid)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

36 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Discounts

Health benefits

Family-friendly policies

Career progression

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking an HR Adviser on a fixed-term basis to support Medical Research Council units across the Schools of Clinical Medicine and Biological Sciences. The role combines employee relations, workforce planning, organisational change, recruitment, engagement and HR project work at Cambridge Biomedical Campus with hybrid working.

You'll work closely with the HR Business Partner to deliver practical HR solutions, advise managers, and build strong stakeholder relationships

Qualifications

• Experience working in a generalist or specialist HR environment.
• Good knowledge of HR best practice and employment legislation.
• Experience supporting employee relations matters and responding to HR queries.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Experience of organisational change, project work, or workforce initiatives would be particularly valuable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting organisational change and workforce planning initiatives across MRC-funded departments.
• Advising managers on HR policies, employee relations matters and people-related challenges.
• Assisting with investigations, casework and change projects.
• Supporting staff engagement, learning and development initiatives.
• Contributing to equality, diversity and inclusion activities.
• Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including NHS and MRC partners.

Skills

Generalist HR

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication skills

Job description

University of Cambridge is seeking an HR Adviser on a fixed-term basis to support Medical Research Council units across the Schools of Clinical Medicine and Biological Sciences. The role combines employee relations, workforce planning, organisational change, recruitment, engagement and HR project work at Cambridge Biomedical Campus with hybrid working.

You'll work closely with the HR Business Partner to deliver practical HR solutions, advise managers, and build strong stakeholder relationships