HR Business Partner

3 weeks ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

The University of Cambridge is a world-renowned institution, recognized for its excellence in education, research, and scholarship. Our Human Resources Division plays a vital role in supporting the University's goals, focusing on recruitment, retention, reward, recognition, and development of our staff.

The Role:

You will:

  • Act as a central point of contact for managers, providing expert advice and guidance on HR-related matters.
  • Contribute to the identification and implementation of effective organizational change initiatives.
  • Advise on and support complex employee relations cases, ensuring a fair and equitable work environment.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for service improvement and lead projects to deliver these initiatives.
  • Coach and develop managers and colleagues on effective people practices, promoting a culture of excellence.

What we offer:

  • A collaborative and supportive team environment
  • An excellent pension scheme
  • 41 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
  • A wide range of learning and development opportunities
  • An employee benefits portal
  • Family-friendly policies

What you need:

  • A graduate-level education and CIPD membership or equivalent experience
  • Significant experience in generalist or specialist advisory HR roles, with operational experience of employment law, case management, and organizational change management
  • Experience advising and influencing senior managers on HR issues
  • A positive and flexible approach to problem-solving at a strategic and operational level
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to produce and present clear, well-structured reports
  • Experience of project planning and delivery

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure check and a security check. We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic background, as they are currently under-represented at this level in our Division. Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to the HR Divisional Admin Team. The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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