Human Resources Assistant

Huawei Technologies Research & Development (UK) Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global tech company in Cambridge seeks a proactive HR professional to support data-driven recruitment activities. This full-time role focuses on talent mapping, workforce analytics, and industry research to enhance recruitment processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrating strong analytical skills and attention to detail. In addition to a relevant degree, proficiency in Excel and fluency in business English are required. Join us to drive your career forward in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative ability is essential for data analysis.
• Experience with data visualization tools like PowerPoint.
• Fluency in business English is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze regional talent market data.
• Assist in creating talent heat maps.
• Support recruitment channel optimization.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Proficiency in Excel

Fluent in English

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Huawei Research and Development UK Limited

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.

Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go.

This spirit of innovation has led Huawei to work in close partnership with leading academic institutions in the UK to develop and refine the latest technologies. With a shared commitment to innovation and progress, both parties have worked together to achieve common goals and establish a strong partnership. The partnership between UK and Huawei help to develop the technologies of the future that will transform the way we all communicate, work and live.

For the past 30 years we have maintained an unwavering focus, rejecting shortcuts and easy opportunities that don't align with our core business. With a practical approach to everything we do, we concentrate our efforts and invest patiently to drive technological breakthroughs.

This strategic focus is a reflection of our core values:

• staying customer-centric
• inspiring dedication
• persevering
• Growing by reflection

Huawei Research and Development UK Limited Overview

Huawei’s vision is a fully connected, intelligent world. To achieve this, we work to inspire passion for basic research around the world. Our combined passion drives development across the global innovation value chain. Huawei has the largest Research and Development organization in the world with 96,000+ employees in research centers around the globe. In the UK, we already have design centres in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh and Ipswich. We continue to explore and define new research directions and new services. We have expanded our collaborations with academic researchers; researched new network architectures, integration of communications and key enabling technologies; and developed the fundamental theories of these technologies. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and drive your career forward.

Job Summary

We are looking for a full-time employee who is proactive, detail-oriented, analytical and passionate about talent strategy. As a key member of the HR team, you will support talent mapping, workforce analytics, and industry research to drive data-informed recruitment activities, support campus recruitment activities, enablement of recruitment processes, and Q&A. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, embraces multitasking, and exhibits a curiosity to turn data into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze regional talent market data through open channels to identify trends and opportunities.
• Assist in creating talent heat maps and workforce segmentation models for key roles.
• Pay attention to the talent flow in the industry and prepare the talent flow dynamic report.
• Support recruitment channel optimization through data-driven analysis.
• Keep an eye on potential candidates, keep pace with the hiring team, and update reports.
• Organize or support campus recruitment activities.
• Enablement and answer questions arising from the recruitment process.

This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of Huawei Research and Development UK Limited.

Person Specification

Required

• Bachelor degree or above in STEM field (science, technology, engineering) with strong quantitative ability.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint for data visualization.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Basic understanding of HR processes and talent acquisition principles.
• Proactive learner with a results‑driven approach and attention to detail.
• Fluent in written and spoken business English; additional languages a plus.
• Working 5 days a week.

Desired

• Understanding of talent dynamics in Tech Area through academic projects or extracurricular research.
• Exposure to HR analytics tools (e.g., LinkedIn) or certifications in People Analytics.
• Advanced proficiency in English with Mandarin fluency for fluent communication with different candidates.