Human Resources Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Softwerx Babraham, England, United Kingdom

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Contract type: Permanent

Location: This is a hybrid role with home working and office attendance. The home and office working requirements will be discussed  least 1 day per week in the Cambridge office, CB22 3GN
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Hours of work: Full time 37.5 hours per week 9am – 5.30pm, Monday – Friday.

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 pa (FTE), dependent on experience.

As part of our ambitious expansion plans, we are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to build and maintain relationships with managers to deliver positive employee relations and provide practical HR support to our business operations. Your role will provide hands‑on support to ensure our HR initiatives are effectively implemented and aligned with our business goals. Additionally, you will manage a small but growing team, including two Recruitment HR Administrators.

The successful candidate will have likely been involved in helping drive a business through a significant growth curve, ideally in the IT and cybersecurity industry. This role offers the opportunity to shape and support the HR strategy across the business, but the focus will be on delivery.

• Serve as the first point of contact for managers and employees, building strong relationships and providing practical, timely HR support across the employee lifecycle - from recruitment and onboarding to development, performance, and exit.
• Provide clear, confident guidance to managers on HR policies, performance management, employee relations, and development planning, helping them navigate challenges and apply best practices.
• Handle employee queries and ER matters with professionalism and sensitivity, promoting a positive, inclusive, and solutions-focused workplace culture.
• Use HR systems to maintain accurate records, streamline processes, and provide insights that support decision-making and service improvement.
• Continually seek ways to improve HR services, enhance the employee experience, and build manager confidence in handling people matters.

• Anticipate and stay abreast of changes in employment legislation, including the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill, ensuring the business is prepared for upcoming legal shifts and adjustments to policies, contracts, and practices.
• Proactively advise management on the implications of employment legislation, ensuring policies, contracts, and practices align with legal requirements and best practices.
• Support the compliance manager by ensuring the HR policies reflect the requirements of the standards we maintain such as ISO, SOC2 and GDPR.
• Demonstrate a self-starter mentality by independently managing continuous professional development (CPD), staying current with legal updates and best practices.
• Coach the HR team and the board on compliance matters to enhance personal expertise and contribute to the business’s overall compliance strategy.

• Provide guidance on data-driven metrics and strategies to improve efficiency, reduce spend, and enhance quality-of-hire, while supporting the HR Recruitment Administrators in day-to-day operations.
• Ensure the company is positioned as an employer of choice by enhancing the recruitment process, optimising onboarding, and building a strong talent pipeline for future workforce needs, including diversity initiatives and reporting.

• Manage a small HR team, including two Recruitment HR administrators, providing guidance and support to ensure effective HR service delivery.
• Partner with external HR Consultants to efficiently deliver defined projects.
• Support the professional development of the HR team, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing work environment.
• Report HR activities to the board, providing data-driven insights to support decision-making on projects and initiatives.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to support the company’s growth strategy by developing and implementing HR initiatives that align with and maintain HR…