People Coordinator - Fixed Term (9 Months) Strictly No Agencies (Cambridge, UK)
Location: Cambridge, UK (hybrid flexibility with 3 days in the office)
Reporting to: Chief People Officer
The Opportunity
Join Cycle's dynamic People team as a People Coordinator. In this pivotal role, you'll manage HR administration and payroll for our UK operations, while also providing ad-hoc support to our US employees. Help us deliver an outstanding employee experience as part of our fast-growing, purpose-driven business.
About Cycle
At Cycle we focus on providing treatments and services for patients with neurological, rare metabolic, and rare immunological conditions, most of which are genetic conditions. Some of our patients are diagnosed with a rare disease at birth, others are affected later in life, and some can spend years trying to get diagnosed. No matter what stage our patients or their caregivers are at, we strive to provide them with the support they require.
This is an exciting time for Cycle, we are growing rapidly and undergoing exciting changes, making this a great time to join our team and make a meaningful impact.
What You'll Do
• HR Administration:
o Support and maintain our HR system (HiBob) to ensure all employee data is up to date and accurate.
o Draft employment contracts, change letters, and internal communications.
o Maintain employee records and generate HR metrics reports.
o Manage exit processes, including conducting exit interviews and processing accurate final payroll.
o Monitor and respond to queries from central HR inboxes and systems.
• Payroll & Benefits:
o Process monthly payroll(s) accurately and ensure compliance
o Oversee UK benefits administration (pension enrolment, YuLife, BUPA, gym memberships, EV Scheme, Cycle to Work)
o Support US payroll and benefits where required, including medical insurance and perks, working alongside the newly appointed US HR Coordinator
• Employee Relations & Compliance:
o Act as the primary HR contact for UK employees, addressing policy and performance management queries
o Assist managers with grievance, performance, and wellbeing issues
o Support visa and immigration processes, liaising with external legal partners where required
• Ad-hoc support:
o Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and plans including reward, performance, employee comms and engagement.
o Support and lead HR projects aligned to our People Plan and business priorities.
o Provide administrative support across various business areas as needed
Skills & Experience Required
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) preferred.
• Experience in supporting HR functions including payroll, HR administration and employee relations.
• Working knowledge of employment law
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels.
• High level of attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Tech savvy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and supporting AI tools.
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of key business processes
We Offer
• Up to £30,000 per annum (pro rata, depending on experience)
• A collaborative high performing work environment
• Performance based bonus
• Opportunity to join a fast growing and ambitious business
• 100% employer paid membership for Private Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pension
Applications
Cycle Pharmaceuticals embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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