HR Generalist

Michael Page (UK); Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global HR consultancy seeks an HR Generalist to join their growing team in Cambridge. The successful candidate will manage HR policies, support recruitment, ensure compliance with laws, and maintain employee records for about 30 staff members. This role offers a competitive salary, a performance-related bonus, and valuable benefits including private healthcare and pension contributions. Candidates should be local to Cambridge and able to work on-site at least 3 days a week.

Benefits

Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience

Performance-related target bonus of 10%

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare coverage

6% pension contribution from the employer

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HR processes and best practices.
• Experience in managing recruitment, employee relations, payroll, and compliance activities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and with a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage HR policies and procedures effectively.
• Support recruitment processes, including job postings and candidate coordination.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and performance management.
• Maintain accurate employee records and manage HR systems.
• Assist in the design and delivery of training and development programmes.
• Manage payroll and benefits administration efficiently.
• Support organisational change initiatives within the department.
• Assist with global HR projects.

Skills

HR processes knowledge

Recruitment management

Employee relations

Payroll expertise

Compliance activities

Multitasking

Education

Relevant qualification in human resources or related field

Tools

HR systems proficiency

Job description

• Excellent opportunity to join a growing, international company in Cambridge
• Excellent career progression and benefits

About Our Client

Our client is a well‑established organisation within the Life Sciences sector. This medium‑sized company is committed to fostering a structured and efficient work environment while maintaining high standards in employee management and development. You will be part of a global, wider HR team, however you will be the sole person responsible for HR within the Cambridge office, supporting circa 30 employees.

Job Description

• Administer and manage HR policies and procedures effectively.
• Support recruitment processes, including job postings and candidate coordination.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and performance management.
• Maintain accurate employee records and manage HR systems.
• Assist in the design and delivery of training and development programmes.
• Manage payroll and benefits administration efficiently.
• Support organisational change initiatives within the department.
• Assist with global HR projects

The Successful Applicant

A successful HR Generalist should have:

• Strong knowledge of HR processes and best practices
• Experience in managing recruitment, employee relations, payroll, and compliance activities.
• Proficiency in HR systems and administrative tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and with a high level of accuracy.
• A relevant qualification in human resources or a related field.
• Live locally to Cambridge and able to be office based at least 3 days per week

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
• Performance‑related target bonus of 10%.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private healthcare coverage.
• 6% pension contribution from the employer (minimum 3% employee contribution).