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 manage payroll inputs and employee benefits, maintain accurate HR systems and personnel records, and coordinate learning and development initiatives to support skills growth and career progression across the business. You will play an active role in driving employee engagement, building an inclusive and supportive workplace culture, and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organisation.As a key partner to the leadership team, you will support workforce planning and organisational devel