HR Associate 12 Month FTC

Morgan Spencer Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HR Associate for a 12-month fixed term contract based in Cambridge, UK. This role focuses on delivering exceptional HR support across UK and US operations with responsibilities including payroll processing, employee relations, and policy updates. The ideal candidate should possess relevant HR experience, strong communication skills, and a detailed understanding of UK employment law while being organised and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme – £200 Gift Vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous HR experience covering payroll, admin, and employee relations.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised, detail oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain employee records.
• Draft employment contracts, letters, and internal communications.
• Support the full employee lifecycle including onboarding and exit interviews.
• Accurately process monthly UK payroll and manage compliance.
• Be the first point of contact for UK employee queries.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

HR Associate – 12-Month FTC
Cambridge, UK (On site)
Must have access to a car and be able to drive
Immediate start required

We’re looking for an HR Associate to join abusy team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by delivering exceptional HR support across both our UK and US operations, with a strong focus on people, processes, and performance.

THE ROLE:

• Own and maintain employee records
• Draft employment contracts, letters, and internal HR communications
• Support the full employee lifecycle including onboarding and exit interviews
• Track and report on HR metrics to help drive business decisions

• Accurately process monthly UK payroll and manage related compliance
• Provide occasional support to our US HR team on payroll and benefits

• Be the first point of contact for UK employee queries
• Advise managers on HR policies, performance issues, and wellbeing support
• Assist with visa and immigration processes alongside external legal partners

• Get involved in HR policy updates, employee engagement, and performance initiatives
• Support HR related projects aligned with our People Plan and strategic goals

THE PERSON:

• Previous HR experience covering payroll, admin, and employee relations
• Solid understanding of UK employment law
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organised, detail oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities

Please only apply if you can start right away,driving is essential due to location.

OurREFER and be REWARDED scheme is about recognising and thanking you for telling your friends, family or colleagues about our services and how we could help them. The rules are simple: Refer a friend or colleague who is not already registered with Morgan Spencer. If we place them in a permanent role, we will reward you with £200 of Gift vouchers of your choice. Remember there is no limit on the number of referrals you can make, and therefore the rewards you can claim!!!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIESMorgan Spencer Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependents, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.

CONFIDENTIALITY:All applications are dealt with in strictest confidence and will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998

Morgan Spencer Limited, registered in England & Wales No: 4254114