HR Officer

Rubicon Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Cambridge is seeking a proactive HR Officer to deliver comprehensive HR support across the employee lifecycle. You will coordinate recruitment processes, manage employee relations, and offer advice on HR policies. Ideal candidates will have prior HR experience and strong communication skills. This role offers up to £30,000 with benefits including 25 days holiday and generous pension contributions.

Benefits

Early finish on Fridays

25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays

Generous employer pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Health support including GP services

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an HR Officer, HR Assistant, or HR Administrator role.
• Sound understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Coordinating end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Supporting employee relations matters including investigations and hearings.
• Advising managers and employees on HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

HR Policies Knowledge

Understanding of UK Employment Law

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

HR Officer Cambridge Up to £30,000

Are you ready to take ownership of a broad HR remit in a fast-paced environment? Do you thrive on delivering proactive HR support across the employee lifecycle? If you're looking to make a real impact in a generalist HR Officer role, this opportunity could be ideal.

Reporting into the HR Buisness Partner, you will join a well-established organisation where your HR expertise will be valued, and your ideas welcomed. As a HR Officer, you ll be the go-to person for all things HR, supporting managers and employees alike. As HR Officer, you will benefit from:

• Autonomy to manage your own workload and priorities
• Early finish on Fridays
• 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays
• Generous employer pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life assurance
• Simply Health including 24/7 GP services, dental, and optician support

As HR Officer, your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes
• Supporting employee relations matters including investigations and hearings
• Advising managers and employees on HR policies and procedures
• Managing absence, attendance, and probation reviews
• Conducting exit interviews and supporting retention strategies
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems

As HR Officer, your experience will include:

• Prior experience in a HR Officer, HR Assistant, or HR Administrator role
• Sound understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or working towards it (advantageous)
• Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment (advantageous)

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Amber or Ellie at Rubicon for more information.