Temporary HR Manager — Hybrid & Flexible (Engineering Dept)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days annual leave

Generous defined benefit pension

Enhanced family leave and pay

Hybrid and flexible working

Wellbeing programme

Professional networking

Personal & Professional Development

Recognition and progression schemes

Job summary

University of Cambridge in Cambridge seeks an experienced HR Manager to join the Department of Engineering on a temporary secondment until 31 August 2027. You will help shape the team, provide a trusted HR service to colleagues, and lead a local operational team.

The role requires strong HR advisory experience, robust UK employment law knowledge, and the ability to build relationships with senior staff. Hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' HR generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR guidance to staff and managers.
• Support recruitment and probation processes.
• Manage sickness absence and staff reviews.
• Lead on staff development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

HR advisory

UK employment law

Staff management

Job description

University of Cambridge in Cambridge seeks an experienced HR Manager to join the Department of Engineering on a temporary secondment until 31 August 2027. You will help shape the team, provide a trusted HR service to colleagues, and lead a local operational team.

The role requires strong HR advisory experience, robust UK employment law knowledge, and the ability to build relationships with senior staff. Hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package are included.