HR Officer – Hybrid (Cambridge)

About the role

We are seeking a proactive HR Officer to join a growing HR Shared Services team supporting schools across Cambridge. The role is hybrid, with three days on‑site and occasional travel to partner schools, offering a varied generalist experience in employee relations, recruitment, and organisational change.

Key responsibilities

• Manage employee relations matters from informal queries to formal investigations.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding processes for partner schools.
• Provide first‑line HR advice and guidance to managers and staff.
• Support HR projects and organisational change initiatives.
• Use HR data and insights to inform decision‑making.

Required profile

• Solid generalist HR experience with exposure to employee relations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a supportive team.
• Strong communication skills for advising managers and staff.
• Willingness to travel between sites as required.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid working arrangement – three days on‑site.
• CIPD Level 5 support where applicable.
• Exposure to varied and complex HR work.
• Supportive and experienced HR team with development opportunities.