Manager - HRBP

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We are focused on meeting the needs of our learners, authors, and customers by bringing research, teaching, learning and assessment together.

Job Purpose

Individual will establish and nurture strong connections with significant business leaders and managers. Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

Principal Accountabilities

• Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace.
• Assist in development and implementation of human resource policies & programs as decided by the central HR team.
• Undertake tasks around performance management.
• Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics, like time to hire and employee turnover rates, Preparing and Maintaining People dashboard.
• Organize quarterly and annual employee performance reviews.
• Conduct employee onboarding and help organize training & development initiatives.
• Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics such as leaves and compensation and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, applying new perks and benefits and organizing team building activities.

Knowledge & Experience

• Must have fluency in English (written and verbal)
• Proven experience of 8-10 years in HRBP
• In-depth knowledge of talent systems and software
• Excellent presentation, analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• MBA is a preferred to have for this role.
• Fluent in the use of Microsoft Office applications including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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, and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.

We believe that diversity of thought, background, and approach create better outcomes. More importantly, fostering an inclusive culture is the right thing to do, and it's part of how we achieve our purpose: to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence. Ensuring that anyone, no matter who they are, feels they belong here is an essential part of who we are and the contribution we make to society, and to our planet.

To enable an environment which our people can thrive in, our customers benefit from, and where work complements life, we empower everyone to manage their time and capacity, and to prioritise their wellbeing. That's why from day one everyone at Cambridge University Press & Assessment can discuss flexible working options to find the best solution for them and their role.

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