Strategic HR Adviser: ER & Talent Lead (6m FTC)

Burman Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

This is a six-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) HR Adviser role based in Cambridge, reporting to the HR Director. You will partner with senior leaders to deliver pragmatic HR support across a diverse professional organisation.

Responsibilities include managing complex ER cases, advising on UK employment law, supporting organisational change, driving recruitment and talent initiatives, and using HR data to inform decisions. CIPD Level 5 or equivalent is expected, with 10–15 years of HR experience.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years HR experience with strong ER case work.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience.
• Experience advising on UK employment law and policy.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders on People initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex employee relations cases.
• Advise on UK employment law and best practices.
• Support organisational change and people initiatives.
• Drive recruitment and talent initiatives for the institution.
• Use HR data and insights to inform decisions.
• Contribute to HR projects, policy development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Talent acquisition

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

This is a six-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) HR Adviser role based in Cambridge, reporting to the HR Director. You will partner with senior leaders to deliver pragmatic HR support across a diverse professional organisation.

Responsibilities include managing complex ER cases, advising on UK employment law, supporting organisational change, driving recruitment and talent initiatives, and using HR data to inform decisions. CIPD Level 5 or equivalent is expected, with 10–15 years of HR experience.