HR Manager

Job: HR Manager

Location: Mid Kent / Hybrid

Employment type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 DOE + Car allowance + Bonus

Do you bring enthusiasm for people, a collaborative mindset and a desire to make a positive impact by bringing new ideas to the table and empowering your managers' capabilities? Are you a strong HR generalist, able to deliver HR projects that support growth and continuous improvement?

We're looking for an HR Manager to lead a proactive HR business partnering function, strengthen organisational capability, and support business growth in a collaborative and people-focused environment. Reporting into a Global Group HRD, you will also be responsible for a small HR team.

The HR Manager role

• Lead, support and develop the HR team, creating a positive, collaborative culture
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to development and transition
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and enhance the employee experience
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, performance, disciplinaries and grievance matters
• Partner with managers on learning and development, including training needs and budget management
• Manage HR operations, overseeing payroll processes and employee records for accuracy and compliance
• Support international colleagues and projects across multiple locations
• Analyse HR metrics to inform business decisions and continuous improvement

About you

• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) or substantial relevant experience
• Significant HR experience, ideally at HR Manager / HR Business Partner level
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
• Collaborative, solutions-focused, with strong communication and organisational skills

What's on offer for you

• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• Generous quarterly and annual bonus based on company profits
• Car allowance: £6,600 per annum
• Pension: up to 10% employer contribution
• Life assurance: 4x salary
• Individual private medical insurance

We are looking for someone who thrives on making a tangible impact, values integrity and teamwork, and is passionate about developing people and processes.