HR Business Partner in Cambridge

We are looking for an experienced and collaborative HR professional to join the University of Cambridge as an HR Business Partner.

As a trusted adviser to managers and senior leaders, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering people-focused solutions, translating strategic objectives into practical, evidence-based HR interventions that support organisational success.

We encourage early applications as they will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The vacancy may close before the advertised deadline if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.

• Providing expert HR advice and consultancy to managers and senior leaders
• Supporting employee relations casework and organisational change activity
• Delivering high-quality, customer-focused HR services
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders, including trade unions
• Coaching and developing managers to build people management capability
• Contributing to HR projects, policy development and service improvement

You will work in partnership with managers across the University to provide expert HR advice on a wide range of people matters, including employee relations, organisational change and workforce planning.

The role combines strategic insight with hands-on delivery, supporting managers to make informed decisions, manage risk, and deliver a positive and inclusive employee experience.

• Strong HR experience in a generalist or specialist role
• Experience advising and influencing managers on people matters
• Knowledge of employment law and employee relations
• Strong communication, analytical and organisational skills
• A proactive, collaborative and solution-focused approach
• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience

Please review the 'Further Information' document for more details of the role and the skills we are seeking.

Alongside working in a collaborative and supportive environment, the University of Cambridge offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Development opportunities such as LinkedIn Learning, job shadowing and career pathways.
• 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays) and a highly competitive pension scheme.
• Hybrid working with flexibility in how you arrange your office days.
• A wide range of discounts at local retailers and thousands of national brands.
• Health and wellbeing support, including discounted gym access and the Staff Counselling Service.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements.