HR Manager / HRBP

Select; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Select is seeking an interim HR Manager/HRBP in Cambridge for an initial four-month period. The role leads a small HR team of four, handles casework and policy work, and supports HR systems implementation in a governance-focused setting.

Essential: CIPD Level 7 or equivalent, strong UK employment law knowledge, and proven HR casework experience. Start ASAP. IRIS Cascade experience desirable.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent senior HR generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and policies.
• Proven HR casework experience and policy updates.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of four HR colleagues and provide hands-on leadership.
• Manage employee relations casework including grievances, disciplinary and capability.
• Advise managers on fair, compliant approaches.
• Review and update HR policies and procedures.
• Support HR systems implementation and embedding (IRIS Cascade).
• Build relationships with managers and senior leaders.
• Provide a clear handover at assignment end.

Skills

HR generalist

Team leadership

Policy compliance

UK employment law

Discretion

Education

CIPD Level 7

Tools

IRIS Cascade

Job description

Interim HR Manager / HRBP

Contract: Interim, initially 4 months
Sector: Higher education / charity / not-for-profit

Pay rate: £22.16 – 24.85 per hour according to experience

Start date: ASAP

The opportunity

Our client is looking for an experienced HR professional to lead the day-to-day HR function for an initial period of around four months. You will head a small team of four and report directly to a senior stakeholder, providing steady, hands-on leadership in a collegiate, governance-focused environment.

This is a hands-on interim role ideal for a confident generalist who can step in quickly, keep casework and policy work moving, and support the ongoing HR systems implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop a team of four HR colleagues, ensuring a consistent, high-quality service
• Manage employee relations casework, including grievance, disciplinary and capability matters
• Advise managers on fair, consistent and legally compliant approaches
• Review and update HR policies and procedures, keeping them current and compliant
• Lead or support the implementation and embedding of HR systems, ideally IRIS Cascade
• Build strong relationships with managers, staff and senior leaders
• Provide a clear handover at the end of the assignment

About you

Essential:

• CIPD Level 7 qualified, or equivalent senior HR generalist experience
• Sound working knowledge of UK employment law, including grievance, disciplinary, capability and policy compliance
• Proven experience of running HR casework
• Experience of keeping HR policies and procedures up to date
• Experience of HR systems implementation
• Experience of leading or supervising a small team
• A calm, practical and discreet approach, suited to a collegiate environment
• Available to start quickly

Desirable:

• Experience of implementing IRIS Cascade
• Background in higher education, charities or another comparable governance-heavy setting
• Previous interim or contract experience