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...