Cyber Security HR Specialist

Cyber Security HR Specialist

• Contract Duration: Until March 2026, Initially
• Location: Sheffield (Hybrid - 3 days in-office)
• Job Type: Contract, inside IR35 

We are seeking a Cyber Security HR Specialist to support the development and retention of top-tier cyber talent, aligning workforce planning with strategic security objectives. This role requires a proactive individual who understands the nuances of technical talent acquisition, capability building, and organisational change within a security context.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Partner with cyber security leadership to define workforce needs across threat intelligence, governance, engineering, and operations.
• Develop and implement talent strategies to attract, retain, and grow cyber professionals.
• Support skills gap analysis and capability mapping across the cyber function.
• Coordinate training, certification, and career development pathways for cyber staff.
• Maintain strong governance and reporting on cyber workforce metrics.
• Act as a trusted advisor to HR business partners and hiring managers on market trends, compensation, and candidate experience.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in HR or talent acquisition within a technology or cyber security environment.
• Strong understanding of cyber security roles, skills, and career pathways.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into effective hiring and development strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with workforce planning, organisational design, and change management.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a hybrid model
• Engage in a significant project with a historic company undergoing a transformative phase.

To apply for the Cyber Security HR Specialist position, please submit your CV and a member of the Reed professional Services Team will be in touch