Hr Manager

Location: Cambridgeshire

HR Manager - Waterbeach, Cambridge

As HR Manager, you will act as the first point of contact for HR matters, supporting employees and managers while ensuring HR processes and employee policies are applied consistently across the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

Human Resources

* Acting as the first point of contact for all HR-related queries

* Managing the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, probation, performance management and offboarding

* Developing, reviewing and implementing employee policies and HR procedures in line with UK employment law and best practice

* Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, GDPR and company policies

* Advising managers on employee relations matters including absence, conduct and performance

* Managing sickness absence monitoring and holiday records

* Coordinating training, development and appraisal processes

* Supporting employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives

* Managing employee benefits, pensions and enrolment processes

* Maintaining accurate personnel records and HR systems

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

About You - HR Manager - Waterbeach, Cambridge

You will be a confident and organised HR professional who enjoys working in a hands-on role within a collaborative environment and has experience developing and maintaining employee policies that support both compliance and a positive workplace culture.

Essential experience

* Proven experience in an HR Generalist or HR Manager role

* Experience developing, implementing or maintaining employee policies and HR procedures

* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

* Excellent organisational and time-management skills

* Strong communication skills with the ability to manage sensitive matters professionally and discreetly

* High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

* Experience using HR systems (HRIS)

* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Desirable

* CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above)

* Experience with in manufacturing, engineering or technology environments

* Experience working within an SME or growing organisation