{"id":1196875,"url":"https://alion.io/job/cambridge-consultants-hr-business-partner-12-month-contract","title":"HR Business Partner (12-month contract)","company":{"id":51557,"name":"Cambridge Consultants","domain":"cambridgeconsultants.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/cambridge-consultants","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":77,"open_postings":44,"ghost_share":0.295,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":97,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"HR","role_family":"HR","seniority":null,"employment_type":"contractor","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":39000,"max_usd":96000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":206},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-24T16:16:42Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-24","last_verified_at":"2026-09-25T01:30:40Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Overview\nWe are looking for a commercially minded Human Resources Business Partner to join our People Team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover basis.\nThis is a broad and varied HR generalist role, coaching managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle. You will be a trusted advisor to people managers, providing pragmatic guidance on employee relations, people management and talent development.\nAlongside delivering excellent HR practice, you'll help us become a more data-led People function. Working with our existing systems and tools, you'll identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance reporting, and explore practical ways AI can support efficiency, insight and informed choices across HR activities.\nYou should be someone who enjoys working things out, is comfortable with ambiguity and likes finding smarter ways to get things done. You’ll bring a proactive and adaptable approach, build strong relationships across the business, and feel comfortable influencing and supporting others when it matters.\nWe offer flexible working, with the expectation that you’ll spend at least three days a week in the office. Depending on the work and projects you’re involved in, there may also be times you’ll be required to be in the office everyday.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nYour role will be varied but we have listed below some of the things you can expect to be responsible for:\nPartner with managers in defined business areas to deliver effective people solutions that support business objectives.\nProvide expert advice and guidance on all aspects of employee relations, including absence, performance management, disciplinary, grievance, conduct and probation matters.\nCoach and develop managers to build confidence and capability in people management.\nSupport organisational change processes where required.\nContribute to talent management, succession planning and employee development initiatives.\nSupport annual HR activities, including pay reviews, promotions and performance cycles.\nMonitor, analyse and interpret people data to provide meaningful insights and recommendations.\nExplore practical applications of AI and technology to improve productivity, reporting and the employee experience.\nContribute to People Team projects and continuous improvement initiatives.\nWhat you need to succeed\nWe’re looking for someone with the following skills and experience:\nCIPD Level 5 qualified, or equivalent experience.\nExperience operating as an HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or in a similar generalist HR role.\nEmployee relations experience with a sound understanding of UK employment law.\nDemonstrable experience coaching and influencing managers at varying levels.\nAnalytical skills with the ability to interpret and utilise people data to support business decisions.\nAn interest in AI, technology and process improvement, with the ability to identify and implement practical solutions using existing tools and resources.\nCommunication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.\nA proactive approach, with the confidence to work independently and drive improvements.\nResilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changing business needs.\nWhat we offer\n25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with the option to buy 10 more a year)\nCompany bonus (profit share)\nFlexible working patterns and hybrid working\nMedical insurance and group income protection\nEmployee assistance programme and mental health support group\nEnhanced maternity/paternity leave\nSabbatical leave\nTravel insurance (business and leisure)\nGenerous company pension plan\nPersonalised career development and training plans\nFree subscription to professional bodies\nFree breakfast and two-course lunch in the office every day\nFree onsite parking and we are close to public transport links\nA variety of events organised by our social committee, ranging from summer and Christmas parties to board game nights and socials at our own rooftop bar!\nBy submitting an application to Cambridge Consultants, you confirm that the information provided in this application, together with any supporting documentation, is true, complete, and accurate to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that any false statement, misleading information, or material omission may render you liable to disqualification from the recruitment process, withdrawal of any offer of employment, or dismissal without notice if discovered following appointment. 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