HR Consultant - 6598
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Location: Cambridge, minimum 2 days a week in the office
Contract: Fixed Term or Secondment 1 year
Salary: £29,700 - £38,550
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
As a HR Consultant, you will support and deliver operational people partnering activities. You will work closely with managers and employees to assist them in delivering effective people leadership and practices.
About the Role
You will work closely with managers and employees to promote effective leadership and practices. As part of the People team, the HR Consultant helps deliver people products and services, aligning with the organisation's strategic plan.
Responsibilities include advising managers on employment practices to encourage self‑sufficiency, participating in forums to share insights on trends and challenges, and supporting change activities. The HR Consultant identifies development needs, advises on performance plans, and oversees workforce planning, onboarding, performance management, and off‑boarding.
Providing clear advice on people policy and practice, the HR Consultant stays current with employment laws and best practices. This role requires strong communication skills, HR advisory experience, and the ability to use data for decision‑making. Embracing collaboration, innovation, empowerment, and responsibility, the HR Consultant fosters a sense of belonging in the workplace.
This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40‑60% of their time collaborating and connecting face‑to‑face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long‑term health condition.
About You
We're looking for a team player who is approachable and dependable. You will have up‑to‑date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice, with experience providing professional and pragmatic HR advice. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships.
* Experience supporting managers to effectively manage employee relations issues, including absence and performance
* Ability to assess and understand manager capability and skill gaps
* Effective problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
* Ability to interpret and present both qualitative and quantitative data effectively
* Discretion and diplomacy when dealing with confidential information and sensitive issues
* Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development
If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
* Experience working within a large, complex, or matrixed organisation
* Experience working in a global or multi‑country environment
* Experience using an HR information system (e.g. Workday)
* Understanding of project and change management principles
Rewards and Benefits
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Group personal pension scheme
* Life assurance up to 4× annual salary
* Green travel schemes
Application Process
We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be Friday 28th November. We will review applications on an ongoing basis.
* A 20‑minute screening call with the Hiring Manager.
* Final stage interview: in‑person at our offices in Cambridge.
For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site.
We are a Disability Confident employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long‑term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long‑term health condition.
Please note that Cambridge University Press & Assessment will not ordinarily be able to provide sponsorship for vacancies of less than 12‑months in duration. Applicants must therefore have an existing right to work in the UK to be eligible for this position.
We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity, cultural or social class/background.
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