HR Business Partner

About the role

The University of Cambridge's Human Resources Division is looking for an experienced HR professional to act as HR Business Partner in Cambridge. The role provides trusted, proactive HR support to managers and leaders so they can deliver their people and organisational objectives. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close early.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and consultancy to managers and senior leaders on employee relations, organisational change, workforce planning and HR best practice.
• Help turn people strategy into practical, evidence-based solutions that support a positive employee experience.
• Support employee relations casework and organisational change activity.
• Contribute to HR projects, policy development and service improvement initiatives with specialist HR teams and stakeholders.
• Coach and develop managers to build people management capability.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including trade unions and specialist HR teams.

Required profile

• Significant HR experience in a generalist or specialist role.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience delivering HR projects and supporting change initiatives.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations and organisational change.
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

What we offer

• Development opportunities such as LinkedIn Learning, job shadowing and career pathways.
• 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays) and a competitive pension scheme.
• Hybrid working with flexible office days.
• Discounts at local retailers and national brands, plus health and wellbeing support.

The post is funded until 02 October 2027; applications are handled by the recruitment agency Spirehouse Recruitment, with interviews scheduled for 17 November 2026. After acceptance, a basic criminal records check and a security check are required.