HR Business Partner — Hybrid, Data-Driven & Change Leader

Cambridge Consultants; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company bonus

Flexible working patterns

Hybrid working

Medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Sabbatical leave

Travel insurance

Company pension

Career development plans

Free breakfast and lunch in office

Onsite parking

Social events

Job summary

Cambridge Consultants is seeking a commercially minded Human Resources Business Partner to join the People Team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover basis. The role covers the full employee lifecycle and acts as a trusted advisor to managers on ER, people management and talent development.

You will drive a more data-led HR function, work with existing systems, improve reporting, and explore practical AI applications to boost productivity and the employee experience.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualified, or equivalent experience.
• Experience operating as an HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or in a similar generalist HR role.
• Employee relations experience with a sound understanding of UK employment law.
• Demonstrable experience coaching and influencing managers at varying levels.
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret and utilise people data to support business decisions.
• An interest in AI, technology and process improvement, with the ability to identify and implement practical solutions using existing tools and resources.
• Communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to work independently and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers in defined business areas to deliver effective people solutions that support business objectives.
• Provide expert advice on all aspects of employee relations, including absence, performance management, disciplinary, grievance, conduct and probation matters.
• Coach and develop managers to build confidence and capability in people management.
• Support organisational change processes where required.
• Contribute to talent management, succession planning and employee development initiatives.
• Support annual HR activities, including pay reviews, promotions and performance cycles.
• Monitor, analyse and interpret people data to provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Explore practical applications of AI and technology to improve productivity, reporting and the employee experience.

Skills

HRBP experience

UK employment law

People analytics

Coaching managers

Stakeholder management

AI interest

Communication skills

Proactive work style

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

HRIS systems

Data reporting tools

Job description

Cambridge Consultants is seeking a commercially minded Human Resources Business Partner to join the People Team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover basis. The role covers the full employee lifecycle and acts as a trusted advisor to managers on ER, people management and talent development.

You will drive a more data-led HR function, work with existing systems, improve reporting, and explore practical AI applications to boost productivity and the employee experience.