HR Manager - Full-Time, Permanent - Cambridge, UK Are you an experienced HR professional looking to make a real impact in a dynamic, innovative environment? We are seeking a proactive and skilled HR Manager to join our team in Cambridge.
About the Role As HR Manager, you will lead and deliver HR operations across the business, ensuring a professional, efficient, and positive workplace culture. This office-based role combines people management, compliance, and employee support, working closely with leadership to drive engagement and development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities Human Resources Management
* Serve as the first point of contact for all HR-related matters

* Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, probation, performance management, and offboarding

* Maintain and update HR policies in line with UK employment law

* Ensure compliance with employment legislation, GDPR, and internal policies

* Coordinate health & safety compliance, risk assessments, and office policies

* Advise managers on employee relations, absence, conduct, and performance issues

* Manage sickness, absence tracking, and holiday records

* Oversee training, development, and appraisal processes

* Support employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives

* Administer employee benefits, pensions, and enrolment processes

* Maintain accurate personnel records and HR systems

Skills & Experience Essential
* Proven experience in an HR Generalist or HR Management role

* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices

* Excellent organisational and time-management skills

* Confident communicator, able to handle sensitive matters discreetly

* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

* Familiarity with HRIS systems

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Desirable
* CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above) or working towards

* Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or technology environment

* Experience in an SME or growing organisation