About the Role: The Human Resources Manager (HR Manager) is a newly created position as a result of continued growth and will report directly to the Group CEO. The role will serve as the HR lead for the UK operation and be responsible for developing the Group’s HR strategy aligned to the company’s core goals and objectives, in collaboration with the Group CEO. The role involves significant autonomy and will require an individual who is a self-starter and able to operate with minimal supervision comfortable exercising sound professional judgement.
The HR Manager will establish, manage, and continuously improve the company's HR function. This role is responsible for delivering the full employee lifecycle, ensuring legal compliance, driving employee engagement, and providing strategic HR advice to the UK leadership team.
As the sole HR professional within the business, the HR Manager will be expected to operate both strategically and operationally, handling all HR matters, including policy development, workforce planning, employee relations, recruitment, payroll liaison, and organisational development.
Key Responsibilities:
* HR strategy & leadership
* Recruitment & talent acquisition
* Employee relations
* HR administration
* Learning & development
* Employment law & compliance
* Compensation & benefits
* Organisational development & culture
* HR systems & process improvement
Qualifications & Experience:
* CIPD Level 5 (Level 7 desirable)
* 5+ years' generalist HR experience
* Full employee lifecycle management
* Complex employee relations case handling
* Policy development and HR systems
* Senior stakeholder advisory experience
* Comfortable working independently
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
* Strong UK employment law knowledge
* Recruitment and talent management
* Performance management methodologies
* GDPR and employee data compliance
* Excellent communicator and coach
* Organised, discreet, and decisive
* Proficient in Microsoft Office / HR systems
Who You Are:
* Self-motivated and proactive
* Pragmatic and solutions-focused
* Commercially aware
* Resilient under pressure
* Builds trust quickly
* High ethical standards
* Strong attention to detail
* Committed to continuous improvemente about HR systems
What we offer:
* Competitive salary (£60,000 to £65,000) depending on experience
* Shape and own the entire HR function: genuine autonomy from day one
* Direct report to the Group CEO with a seat at the leadership table
* Be part of a dynamic, growing life sciences business
* Private medical and dental insurance
* Flexible working hours
* Based at modern offices in Cambridge