HR Generalist II — Life Sciences, Onsite Cambridge

Abcam; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Danaher’s Life Sciences HR function seeks an HR Generalist II to act as a key liaison across HR Service Delivery, associates, and leaders, primarily in the UK with potential coverage for other EMEA locations. You will handle complex HR cases using policy expertise and contribute to continuous improvement within the Life Sciences platform.

This on-site role in Cambridge, UK, reports to the Sr. Manager, HR Generalist UKI, and supports HR processes across multiple operating companies as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in HR operations, shared services, employee relations support, or HR generalist/specialist roles.
• Experience handling complex HR cases within policy and procedures.
• Experience using HRIS, case management systems, and related apps.
• Experience analyzing data and supporting process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex HR cases and provide subject matter expertise on lifecycle transactions, policy interpretation, attendance, benefits, and HR inquiries.
• Collaborate with People Partners, HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, and COEs to ensure effective escalation and end-to-end service.
• Support leaders on performance management, documentation, and HR processes including talent acquisition activities.
• Document case activities and maintain records in HR systems for compliance and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to standardize, simplify, and improve HR service delivery.

Skills

HR operations

Employee relations

Data analysis

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

Case management systems

Job description

Danaher’s Life Sciences HR function seeks an HR Generalist II to act as a key liaison across HR Service Delivery, associates, and leaders, primarily in the UK with potential coverage for other EMEA locations. You will handle complex HR cases using policy expertise and contribute to continuous improvement within the Life Sciences platform.

This on-site role in Cambridge, UK, reports to the Sr. Manager, HR Generalist UKI, and supports HR processes across multiple operating companies as needed.