Human Resources Business Partner

Softwerx; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to build relationships with managers and support HR initiatives effectively. The position requires strong knowledge of HR best practices and UK employment law, along with team management experience. Applicants must be CIPD qualified and possess excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement and health cover.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Westfield Health Membership

Life Cover

Employer pension contribution

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified at a minimum of Level 5 (degree level).
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar level HR role.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and UK employment law.
• Evidence of continuous CPD.
• Proven record of managing and supporting business change.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with managers to support employee relations.
• Provide guidance on HR policies and performance management.
• Handle employee queries and ER matters professionally.
• Maintain accurate records and streamline HR processes.
• Manage a small HR team, providing guidance and support.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

HR software proficiency

Team management

Understanding of UK employment law

Education

CIPD qualification Level 5

Tools

MS Office

Job description

HR Business Partner

Contract type: Permanent

Location: This is a hybrid role with home working and office attendance. The home and office working requirements will be discussed at interview. At least 1 day per week in the Cambridge office, CB22 3GN.

Hours of work: Full time 37.5 hours per week 9am – 5.30pm, Monday – Friday.

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 pa (FTE), dependent on experience.

Overview

As part of our ambitious expansion plans, weare seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to build and maintain relationships with managers to deliver positive employee relations and provide practical HR support to our business operations. Your role will provide hands-on support to ensure our HR initiatives are effectively implemented and aligned with our business goals. Additionally, you will manage a small but growing team, including two Recruitment HR Administrators.

The successful candidate will have likely been involved in helping drive a business through a significant growth curve, ideally in the IT and cybersecurity industry. This role offers the opportunity to shape and support the HR strategy across the business, but the focus will be on delivery.

Key responsibilities

Operational support and employee relations

• Serve as the first point of contact for managers and employees, building strong relationships and providing practical, timely HR support across the employee lifecycle -from recruitment and onboarding to development, performance, and exit.

• Provide clear, confident guidance to managers on HR policies, performance management, employee relations, and development planning, helping them navigate challenges and apply best practices.

• Handle employee queries and ER matters with professionalism and sensitivity, promoting a positive, inclusive, and solutions-focused workplace culture.

• Use HR systems to maintain accurate records, streamline processes, and provide insights that support decision-making and service improvement.

• Continually seek ways to improve HR services, enhance the employee experience, and build manager confidence in handling people matters.

Employment law and compliance

• Anticipate and stay abreast of changes in employment legislation, including the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill, ensuring the business is prepared for upcoming legal shifts and adjustments to policies, contracts, and practices.

• Proactively advise management on the implications of employment legislation, ensuring policies, contracts, and practices align with legal requirements and best practices.

• Support the compliance manager by ensuring the HR policies reflect the requirments of the standards we maintain such as ISO, SOC2 and GDPR

• Demonstrate a self-starter mentality by independently managing continuous professional development (CPD), staying current with legal updates and best practices.

• Coach the HR team and the board on compliance matters to enhance personal expertise and contribute to the business’s overall compliance strategy.

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

• Provide guidance on data-driven metrics and strategies to improve efficiency, reduce spend, and enhance quality-of-hire, while supporting the HR Recruitment Administrators in day-to-day operations.

• Ensure the company is positioned as an employer of choice by enhancing the recruitment process, optimising onboarding, and building a strong talent pipeline for future workforce needs, including diversity initiatives and reporting.

Team Management and Collaboration

• Manage a small HR team, including two Recruitment HR administrators, providing guidance and support to ensure effective HR service delivery.

• Partner with external HR Consultants to efficiently deliver defined projects.

• Support the professional development of the HR team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

• Report HR activities to the board, providing data-driven insights to support decision-making on projects and initiatives.

Shaping and Supporting Growth Strategy

• Collaborate with senior leadership to support the company’s growth strategy by developing and implementing HR initiatives that align with and maintain HR compliance with the company’s growth objectives.

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of HR practices on business performance and growth.

Essential Experience and Qualifications

• CIPD qualified at a minimum of Level 5 (degree level).

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar level HR role.

• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and UK employment law.

• Awareness of ISO, GDPR, SOC2 and other compliance standards and how they interact with HR policy.

• Evidence of continuous CPD.

• Proven record of managing and supporting business change and business growth.

• Excellent communication skills. Strong stakeholder engagement with the ability to influence and guide decision-making.

• Strong MS Office skills, tech-savvy, and experience working with HR software.

• Experience of managing a small team.

• Practical approach to problem-solving and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Full, clean driving license/ ability to travel.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications

• CIPD qualified at Level 7 (postgraduate diploma).

• Experience of working in a Group Company model with shared central services.

• Experience of reporting to a board of company directors, with the ability to navigate complex business dynamics and pivot as necessary in response to evolving priorities or challenges.

• Experience within the IT and/or cybersecurity industry.

• Experience working within a Managed Services Partner (MSP) environment.

• Experience in strategic HR planning and implementation.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 pa (FTE) (experience dependent)

• Generous starting holiday entitlement: 33 days annual leave allowance per year (25 days standard plus 8 bank holidays).

• Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships).

• Life Cover (2 x basic salary).

• Enhanced Company paid leave schemes.

• Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee).

• Employee Referral Scheme.

The successful candidate will be required to satisfy a right to work in the UK and Standard DBS check at conditional offer stage.

Application Closing Date 23rd January 2026.

No agencies applications please.