HR Consultant

Job Title: HR Consultant Salary: £, - £, Location: Cambridge, minimum days a week in the office Contract: Fixed Term or Secondment year Hours: Full time 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. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world‑leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. 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 -% 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 : 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 (Workday) Understanding of project and change management principles 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 (DC) 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 -months in duration. Applicants must therefore have an existing right to work in the UK to be eligible for this position. Rewards and benefits days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to x annual salary Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be Friday th November . We will review applications on an ongoing basis, we aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. Interview stages A -minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. Final stage interview : in‑person at our offices in Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long‑term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that explores new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr