Location: Saffron Walden Type: Permanent Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 35904 Polytec are seeking an experienced HR Manager to join our Saffron Walden based client. This is a hands-on and varied generalist role, ideal for someone who enjoys building processes, supporting people, and shaping culture within a scaling business. You will take ownership of the full employee lifecycle and play a key role in developing a supportive, high-performing working environment. Responsibilities Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation, performance reviews and offboarding Act as the primary HR contact for managers and employees, providing guidance and support Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook in line with UK employment law Advise on employee relations matters and coach managers on best practice Oversee payroll input and employee benefits, working with finance and external providers Maintain...

Office based in Saffron Walden. We are working exclusively with a high-growth AI technology company based in the Greater Cambridge area who are now looking to appoint their first dedicated HR Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR generalist to take full ownership of the people function and play a key role in shaping company culture as the business continues to scale. This hands-on and highly varied position will see you manage the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding and probation through to performance reviews and offboarding. Acting as the primary point of contact for both managers and employees, you will advise on day-to-day HR matters while developing HR policies, processes, and the employee handbook to ensure ongoing compliance with UK employment law. You will also support employee relations cases and guide managers on best-practice people management approaches. Alongside this, you will collaborate closely with finance and external providers to...

HR Manager High-Growth AI Company Near Cambridge My client, an innovative and rapidly scaling AI company based near Cambridge, is looking for their first dedicated HR Manager. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of the entire people function within a growing team of around 30, shaping culture, processes, and best practice from the ground up. In this hands-on and influential role, you will manage the full employee lifecycle, introduce essential HR frameworks, and support leadership as the business continues its exciting growth journey. Key Responsibilities • Manage the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, probation, performance reviews, and offboarding • Act as the main HR contact for managers and employees • Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook (UK employment law compliance) • Provide guidance on employee relations and support managers with best practice • Oversee payroll input and employee benefits with finance and...

Learning and Development Advisor We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning and Development Advisor to join the Witness Service Learning and Development team working from home, 37.5 hours a week. Do you want to make a difference every day Do you want to contribute to change and improvement for those who need it Do you have resilience and adaptability Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care If yes, then we d love to hear from you Position: 6513 Learning and Development Advisor Location: Remote Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 9-5 Contract: Permanent Salary: £29,413.74 per annum Closing Date: 12th January 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received. About the Role This is an exciting role that requires a mixture of skills in relation to learning and development. The role is varied and will involve delivery, design and management of learning to...

HR Business Partner role, based in Park Royal, London. I am delighted to be working with one of my clients, based in London as they look to recruit an Interim HR Business Partner to join their team on a 12-month FTC. Ideally you will be able to start in December 2025 Salary - up to 50k per annum Working pattern - 5 days in the office Term - Full time and Permanent Location - London (NW) The HR Business Partner will work directly with senior managers, management teams and other internal and external stakeholders across a range of HR activity to provide accurate HR advice in a timely manner. Interim HR Business Partner: Provide timely, accurate and robust advice and guidance on complex HR issues including, but not limited to disciplinary, capability, grievance, absence management and organisational change Take a leading role in restructuring and change programmes including project planning and coordination of severance and VR processes ensuring legislative and...

Senior HR Business Partner Salary: 51,573 - 52,500 dependant on experience 31.5 days annual leave + bank holidays + 3-4 days Christmas closure Working pattern: Minimum 3 days a week on-site at the office in Southwest London - non negotiable We are seeking an exceptional Senior HR Business Partner to join our client's dynamic HR Team and take a lead role in Employee Relations across a large, diverse, and fast-paced academic portfolio. This is a pivotal position supporting key stakeholders across Education and Recruitment services so you will have a diverse client group of 400 + plus a significant number of hourly-paid colleagues. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a HR professional who thrives on complexity, variety, and getting ahead of problems before they escalate. If you are solutions-orientated, confident, and able to navigate nuanced situations with sound professional judgement, we would like to hear from you. Working alongside another Senior HR...

HR Controlling & Reward Analyst Salary 50,000 - 55,000 Based in Chiswick, West London Hybrid Role A leading global FMCG company in Chiswick is seeking a highly analytical and organised HR Controlling & Reward Analyst to join its HR Controlling and Total Rewards Centre of Excellence. This role is ideal for someone with strong financial acumen, excellent data-handling skills and the ability to partner effectively with senior HR and Finance stakeholders. You will play a key role in staff cost planning, reward analytics and maintaining high data accuracy across the UK entities. Key Responsibilities HR Controlling Lead payroll and benefits forecasting, quarterly rolling forecasts and monthly actuals reporting. Partner with HRBPs, Finance and Group HR Controlling to ensure accuracy and consistency of workforce cost data. Prepare clear, insight-driven analysis for senior stakeholders to support both Group and local reporting. Support budgeting and...

Join Us as a Recruitment Officer at Brunel University! Temporary Contract - 7 Months Hillingdon, Greater London Are you passionate about education and eager to inspire the next generation of students? Brunel University is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Recruitment Officer to join our dynamic team! This temporary role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves engaging with people, parents, and educational institutions. What You'll Do: As a Recruitment Officer, you will have the exciting opportunity to: Organise and deliver engaging activities and school visits to promote Brunel to potential students and their families. Be prepared for out-of-hours and Saturday work! Support the scheduling of approximately 200 higher education promotional events across the UK, both virtual and in-person. Represent the University and manage prospectus distribution and accommodation bookings. Attend open days and applicant days, delivering...