HR Executive
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28,000 to £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Cambridge |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ecruit |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1WT HRE Cambridge-22293 |
Summary
HR Executive- £28,000-£30,000 + Benefits– Cambridge CB23
The Role
Want to build your HR career in a growing business where your ideas are listened to and your work genuinely shapes how things are done? Ready to move beyond process-driven admin and step into a role where you influence recruitment, employee experience, and compliance from day one? If that sounds like you, this HR Executive role at Frederic Smart could be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
As our HR Executive, you won’t just maintain records. You’ll help shape how our people function operates.
You’ll work closely with senior leaders, giving you exposure to strategic conversations and the opportunity to see how HR decisions directly affect business growth. Your input will matter. Your improvements will be implemented. And your career will grow alongside the business.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious HR Executive who wants responsibility, visibility, and room to develop.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and maintain accurate employee records in line with company policies
• Draft, issue, and update employment contracts and HR documentation
• Coordinate recruitment campaigns, interviews, and onboarding processes
• Support employee relations matters, including disciplinary procedures
• Ensure HR processes comply with current regulations
• Collate and prepare payroll data for monthly processing
• Provide HR insight and administrative support to the Leadership Team
• Review and improve internal HR systems and processes
The Company
Frederic Smart is a growing business with clear plans for the future. We value structure, professionalism, and teamwork.
As HR Executive, you will work closely with senior leaders and gain valuable insight into how strategic decisions are shaped. Your work will directly support both compliance and business growth.
The Benefits
• £28,000 – £30,000 basic salary (dependent on experience)
• Private healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• Exposure to senior leadership and business strategy
• Opportunity to improve and shape HR systems
• A varied role with real responsibility
The Person
• At least 2 years’ experience in HR operations or administration
• Experience managing recruitment, onboarding, employee records, and employee relations processes
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A professional and approachable manner