HR Director

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At Forefront RF, we are on a mission to revolutionize the RF Front End Architectures with our Tunable Duplexer and Adaptive Passive Cancelation technology. As a technology start-up and a fabless semiconductor company, we are backed by strong investment and are focused on designing, developing, and commercializing Tunable RF Front Ends for connected wearables and mobile devices.

We are in the early stages of our journey, and many of our processes and aspects of our culture are still being established. This offers a unique opportunity for you to contribute to shaping our company’s future and disrupt the current marketplace.

Our Values:

We place a strong emphasis on fostering a culture rooted in collaboration, teamwork, and accountability. We believe that when we work together, drawing on each team member’s unique strengths, we can achieve remarkable results.

Our commitment to integrity, respect, honesty, and openness forms the foundation of our interactions, both within the company and with our valued partners and clients. We encourage ambition, initiative, and visionary thinking, as we understand that these qualities drive innovation and propel us towards success.

In addition, we value adaptability, proactivity, and resilience. We are looking for individuals who are comfortable with ambiguity and can navigate through it, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving.

These values collectively define who we are and want to be as a team and guide us as we navigate the exciting journey ahead. If you align with our mission and values, and are ready to grow with us, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description:

As the HR Director, you will be a strategic partner to the leadership team, shaping Forefront RF’s culture and employee experience while ensuring our HR practices align with business goals. This role requires a balance between strategic leadership and hands-on HR management. You will oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition to development, compliance, and engagement.

This is a part-time role (approx. 3 days a week), to be based in the Cambridge office, but with some travel to the Netherlands team as and when required.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to develop and implement a people strategy aligned with Forefront RF’s growth trajectory.
• Act as a trusted advisor on workforce planning, talent development, and organizational structure.
• Drive a culture of high performance, innovation, and collaboration.

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Design and execute recruitment strategies to attract top-tier engineering, operations, and commercial talent.
• Implement structured onboarding, career development, and performance management programs.
• Foster leadership and technical capability development across the organization.

Culture & Employee Engagement

• Develop and implement strategies to boost employee engagement and retention.
• Ensure that Forefront RF’s core values are embedded into everyday operations.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Oversee all HR operations, including compensation, benefits, immigration, and HR policies.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Continuously improve HR systems and processes to support scalability.
• Collaborate with Operations to develop and manage health & safety policies.
• Oversea HR operations in the Netherlands to ensure consistency and liaise with local HR support

Requirements

What we are looking for:

• Experience: Demonstrable experience in HR management, with previous experience in a leadership role, preferably within a high-growth tech or engineering company.
• Leadership: Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive people initiatives at scale.
• HR Expertise: Strong knowledge of employment law, organizational development, and talent management.
• Culture Champion: Experience in embedding company values and fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with hands-on involvement.
• Competitive salary and pension contributions
• Company share option scheme
• 25 days holiday + national holidays
• Weekly company lunches
• Flexible work hours and remote work options

We believe in equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.