44 jobs found in Cranfield

Role Summary Technology Talent Acquisition Business Partner, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to deliver high-quality permanent hiring solutions. Build strong internal relationships and provide expert guidance to support the attraction, selection, and hiring of top technology talent. Key Responsibilities Partner with Technology leadership to understand hiring needs and develop effective recruitment strategies aligned to business goals. Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on all permanent hiring activity. Lead end-to-end recruitment for Technology roles, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and candidate experience. Provide market insights and expertise on talent trends, competitor activity, and hiring best practices. Drive direct sourcing strategies to attract high-calibre technology talent. Influence hiring decisions through data-driven insights and recruitment expertise. Ensure consistent application of recruitment best...

HR Business Partner Certain Advantage are hiring for a HR Business Partner based in Stevenage. This role is on an initial 12-month contract and is required to be onsite fulltime. Overview You will be responsible for the delivery of a full range of HR services within the framework of the HR strategy. Contribute to the delivery of the ‘Top Company Objectives’ through appropriate and timely HR interventions. Your responsibilities Partner with the business to be proactive on the HR value needed for that area. Provide managers with advice, guidance and direction on HR policies and best practice to ensure HR matters are handled fairly and consistently in line with legal and company requirements. Driving the HR People Tempo of Performance Review, Salary review, Team Review etc. within business scope. Ensuring the application of consequential management in collaboration with our Employee Relations team (SPIR). Contribution to a healthy social climate and constructive dialogue with...

Senior Payroll Analyst Haddenham, UK - Hybrid Setting Fixed Term Contract – 18 months We are seeking an experienced UK Payroll Expert to take full ownership of end-to-end payroll operations for approximately 1,000 employees. This is a senior-level position requiring strong technical expertise, autonomy, and the ability to operate in a complex, international environment. The successful candidate will ensure payroll accuracy, compliance with UK legislation, strong internal controls, and high-quality service delivery to employees and stakeholders. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Payroll Operations * Manage the end-to-end monthly and end of year UK payroll process for approximately 1,000 employees. * Review, validate, and process payroll inputs including salary changes, bonuses, variable pay, benefits, absences, statutory payments, bank updates, and terminations. * Ensure full compliance with UK payroll legislation (HMRC, PAYE, NIC, statutory leave, pensions auto-enrolment, etc.) and Sox...

HR Manager – St Albans (Hybrid) Up to £60,000 + Benefits | 6-12 Month Fixed Term Contract This is a hands-on HR leadership role supporting both the UK head office and international subsidiaries of a global technology business. As HR Manager, you’ll lead on a range of core people functions, from recruitment and onboarding to policy development, performance management, and employee engagement. You’ll oversee employee records, manage HR systems and documentation, and play a key part in driving compliance, employee wellbeing, and organisational development. Acting as a key point of contact for both staff and management, you’ll provide practical HR advice and guidance, while managing a small team and supporting the development of the wider HR function across the group. What’s on offer: You’ll work in a collaborative and engaging environment where continuous improvement is encouraged. In return, you’ll benefit from private healthcare, life insurance, a pension scheme, flexible working,...

Payroll Officer, Nr Banbury 10 Month Fixed Term Contract (Hybrid working) Salary £33,000 - £35,000 per annum (10 Month Fixed Term Contract Assignment) (After training this role offers hybrid working 3 days in the office and 2 days remote working) To ensure accurate & timely processing of Payroll/HR Information. Maintaining compliance with confidential information. Maintaining payroll records including salaries, benefits, deductions, tax codes. Administering statutory payments such as SMP, SSP and pension contributions. Handling payroll queries. Accurate processing skills Handling and submitting real time queries Payroll reports, inputting information into Excel Liaising with HR and Finance departments regarding employee changes. Inputting new starters/leavers information Skills required: * End to end Payroll experience * Strong numerical & analytical skills. * Ability to handle confidential information. * Good Administration skills. * Excellent...

HR Advisor (Temporary) Location: Cambridgeshire (minimum 2 days per week office‑based) Contract: Temporary until 31 October 2026 Pay: £19 per hour (depending on experience) We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to work within a business partnering model, providing professional advice and challenge to front line managers across a wide range of employment matters. Key Responsibilities Provide high quality HR advice and guidance on employee relations, employment law, and HR policy, presenting clear options and associated risks to support business led decision making. Support and coach managers on disciplinary, grievance, performance, ill health, redundancy, and change management cases, working closely with trade unions to maintain positive employee relations. Support organisational change initiatives including restructures and TUPE transfers. Ensure HR systems and data are accurate, up to date, and used to identify trends and risks. Contribute to HR projects, policy...

Data Analyst (HR and Planning)  Are you an experienced HR Analyst from the public or higher education sector? Are you passionate about transforming HR data into meaningful insights that support strategic HR decision-making? As a Data Analyst (HR and Planning), you will play a vital role in shaping how the organisation measures success and manages risks. This 2-year fixed-term role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects and develop your expertise in a collaborative and innovative environment. Data Analyst (HR and Planning) Responsibilities This position will involve, but will not be limited to: Gathering, cleaning, and analysing large and complex datasets to support strategic projects, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Developing sustainable systems for data collection, reporting, and monitoring aligned with legal, GDPR, and governance requirements. Collaborating with stakeholders and department leads to understand data needs, ensure confidence in...

HR Business Partner – Harrow Contract £26.71 per hour PAYE Full time Hybrid working Duties and responsibilties The postholder is responsible for leading the delivery and development of an excellent Human Resources provision to all directorates within the organisation, with a particular focus on strategic HR Business Partner support for the Housing Division. This role involves being a lead practitioner on complex casework, change management, and policy development within the Human Resources remit. To find out more information please contact Abbie at Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency

HR Advisor £48k 6 months initially South London We are supporting a South London local authority to find an HR Advisor with strong employee relations experience to manage a caseload. You will join a strong team of 6 who are responsible for providing a responsive Employee Relations service and you will personally look after the Environment, Civic Pride and Climate directorate This is a very fast paced role so to be considered you must have experience of working in a unionised environment within the UK public sector This role is covering an internal secondment so will be offered on a 6 month fixed term contract but it is very possible that this will be extended. Please be advised that whilst this is hybrid, you need to be on site 3 days a week in South London

My client in Greater London are looking to appoint a talented HR People Business Partner on a Contract basis. The People Business Partner plays a key role in supporting the organisations strategic objectives by delivering expert HR and organisational development (OD) advice. Working closely with stakeholders, the role focuses on shaping and implementing people and culture strategies, supporting organisational effectiveness, and driving change initiatives. What's on offer: Salary: £450 per day, Inside IR35*negotiable based on experience *please submit your CV with the rate you require Hybrid working Contract type: Contract Monday - Friday About the role: Based in Greater London (Hybrid): Support the resolution of employee relations matters, including complex casework and investigations Build and maintain strong relationships across the People and Culture function to embed and enhance the Business Partnering model Provide expert HR advice and coaching to managers, ensuring...

People Adviser London or Cardiff Gate (Hybrid - 3 daya p/week onsite ideally) | 35 hours p/week Minimum CIPD Level 5 - ++We need current / recent experience of managing a generalist employment relations caseload for this one++ You’re the person managers turn to when something sensitive lands on their desk and they want calm, practical advice. You know your employment law, you’ve handled your own ER cases, and you’re comfortable balancing people, data and change. Any previous experience working within an NHS Trust or Not for Profit organisation would be nice to have but not essential.  We're most interested in finding someone with current (or recent) experience of handling a generalist employment relations caseload as an HR Adviser. So day-to-day management of absence, disciplinaries, grievances, end of fixed-term contracts etc. The role is all about building relationships with stakeholders and advising them from a people-perspective to ensure they can run their business areas...

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Employee Relations Partner for a well known, multinational leading technology company working on a hybrid working basis for a 3 month term. For the right person, this role has the potential for permanent employment. You will play a key part in delivering high quality employee relations support and ensuring consistency across complex change programmes. You will collaborate closely with regional HR teams, legal partners, and centres of excellence to provide both proactive and reactive ER support. The position requires a strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on case management. Key Responsibilities include: Partner with HR Business Partners, People/HR teams, and Legal to deliver change management initiatives (e.g., restructures, redundancies, TUPE, settlements, and exits) Support business leaders with restructuring, redeployment, and redundancy processes Act as an escalation point for complex employee relations cases and provide...

A not-for-profit organisation is currently recruiting for a Sole Payroll Lead to join them on a 12-month FTC. This role reports into Finance and will take full responsibility for the payroll function. As the Sole Payroll Lead, you be responsible for: A start to finish monthly payroll and a small weekly payroll Carrying out all statutory deductions including SMP, SPP, SSP, PAYE & NI All HMRC submissions Year end including P60s & P45s Starter and leaver documentation Pension administration Resolving payroll & pension queries Supporting with a new system implementation projectCandidates will need to be able start work on short notice. Interviews are being held ASAP - please apply for immediate consideration. 51327GC INDPAY The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

An incredibly rare opportunity has arisen working for an exquisite hospitality business. A Payroll Manager is currently being recruited to cover a maternity leave and will need candidates to fully commit to 12 months. As the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for: Full start to finish processing for c350 UK paid monthly employees Administering all statutory deductions, including SMP, SPP. SMP, NI & PAYE HMRC submissions Benefits administration, including benefit renewals, enrolling employees on benefit schemes, resolving benefit queries, working with benefit providers Stakeholder management and providing payroll analysis and reports to the wider business Resolving payroll queries Managing payroll legislation changes across the business Leading on any payroll related projects This role is very people centric; candidates need to be comfortable with daily employee interaction! Interviewing now- please apply for immediate consideration. An attractive salary, bonus...

Job Opportunity: People Business Partner (Contract) The client is seeking an experienced and proactive People Business Partner to join our HR/People & Culture team for a 3 month period. This senior generalist role is critical in managing high-volume employee relations activities, supporting leadership, and ensuring HR continuity during a period of staffing gaps. The role is based in Whitehall, London. The role is paying £490 per day (Umbrella - inside IR35) Be advised, the client can only consider applicants who hold active SC clearance. Those without will be automatically rejected. Key Responsibilities: Employee Relations: Manage approximately 25 concurrent ER cases involving misconduct, grievances, harassment, attendance, and other sensitive issues. Support and coach managers through formal processes, drafting correspondence and scripts. Contribute to ongoing Employment Tribunal cases. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary HR contact for around 10...

HR Administrator Our Business Support teams deliver the vital services to ensure the continued success of our business divisions. These services include HR, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Legal and Commercial, Estates and Facilities, Core Technology, Corporate Security, IT, and Fleet. Every person in every team is contributing the lasting impact our Team makes. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7. Reporting into the HR Shared Service Administration Team Leader, the HR Administrator will provide support for employee lifecycle transactions and HR projects, and effective resolution of HR Helpdesk requests for employees, managers and other internal customers ensuring compliance with SLAs. This is a hybrid working role with a requirement to be in our Warwick HQ one day per week, as well as on an additional ad-hoc basis. Please note - this is a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract position. What you'll do: Provide professional, expert...

Senior HR Manager (6-Month FTC) We are working with an industry leading client on the lookout for an experienced and confident Senior HR Manager to join their team in Warwick on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a senior leadership role requiring a seasoned HR professional who can hit the ground running, operate with limited supervision, and confidently engage stakeholders at all levels — from frontline colleagues through to Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Reporting directly to senior leadership, this role will lead and manage a geographically dispersed HR team, acting as a coach, mentor, and escalation point for complex employee relations matters, while providing clear oversight of the overall ER landscape across the organisation. This is a hands-on role where you will personally manage complex and high-risk cases, hear appeals, and support the Extended Leadership Team on confidential matters — including managing and investigating “Speak Up” (Whistleblowing) cases received via...

Recruiter - EMEA Talent Acquisition Contract: 9‑Month Contract Daily rate: £239 - £244 per day Location: London (Holborn) 5 days in offer | Immediate Start A global leader in cloud technology and digital innovation is seeking an experienced Recruiter to join their high‑performing EMEA Talent Acquisition team. This is an exciting opportunity to support one of the world's fastest‑growing technology businesses during a period of significant expansion. Working from the organisation's London Holborn office, you'll play a key role in delivering high‑volume, high‑impact recruitment across multiple EMEA markets. If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, enjoy partnering with senior stakeholders, and excel at building diverse talent pipelines, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge, ownership, and career‑building exposure. The Role As a Recruiter, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle for roles across the EMEA region. You'll be responsible for sourcing, screening,...

Salary Details: Contractor rate A very well established manufacturing business is looking to recruit a Payroll Specialist, who will lead the Company's payroll function, in conjunction with advising on and auditing current payroll processes, with a view to driving improvements. This is an immediate vacancy, initially on a 6 month term basis. Role Purpose: To lead the delivery of an accurate, compliant and timely payroll service across the Company's operations, while also contributing to wider HR activities and projects. The Payroll Lead is responsible for preparing, validating and controlling payroll data prior to submission to an outsourced payroll provider, ensuring robust internal controls, data integrity and statutory compliance. As part of the HR team, the role also supports employee lifecycle administration, HR systems maintenance and HR/payroll improvement projects. The successful applicant will oversee a payroll administrator but will lead in a hands-on manner. Key...

We’re looking for a motivated and organised Recruitment Resourcer to join our team in Leicester on an 8-month maternity cover contract. As a specialist Social Care recruitment agency with over 25 years of industry experience, we continue to grow year on year and pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service. This is a great opportunity for a Recruitment Resourcer to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced recruitment environment, with full training and support provided. Key Responsibilities: * Source, attract, and register high-quality temporary candidates * Manage candidate onboarding, ensuring full compliance and documentation * Maintain accurate candidate records and provide ongoing support * Participate in an on-call rota (paid additionally) What We Offer: * Competitive salary with uncapped bonus potential * Weekly incentives and rewards * Supportive team environment with structured training * Opportunity to gain valuable recruitment...