Senior HR Manager | 65-85k + bonus | Mid Kent (Hybrid)

Opportunity

Our client, a growing and successful services business in Kent is seeking to appoint a talented and experienced HR Manager. The Senior HR Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources, managing and developing a small HR team in a growing business with c300 employees. The role involves managing activities such as process improvement, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training & development, talent management & review of company benefits. Additionally, the HR Manager will lead a key project aimed at managing cultural change within the organisation, ensuring the company culture evolves to support business goals and employee satisfaction.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to grow with the business and add value in a challenging role.

This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days in the office.

Acting as a key member of the senior management team, areas of responsibility will include:

• The ability to address strategic people challenges as well as manage short term operational priorities, across the business.
• Development and implementation of HR strategies aligned with the company's overall objectives and growth plans.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the team and the wider business to ensure consistency.
• Acting as a trusted advisor and business partner to Director’s and Senior Management.
• Implement and maintain HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements, best practice and industry standards.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Oversee the recruitment process, including job postings, interviews, and selection.
• Design and conduct comprehensive onboarding programs to integrate new employees effectively.
• Act as a point of contact for employees regarding workplace issues, mediating and resolving conflicts.
• Foster a positive working environment through effective employee engagement initiatives.
• Oversee performance management systems to ensure employees meet business objectives, conducting performance appraisals and
providing feedback to employees.
• Develop and manage employee performance improvement plans.
• Assess training needs to enhance employee skills, promoting continuous learning and development opportunities for all staff.
• Oversee the development and implementation of competitive compensation and benefits programs.
• Update and maintain the employee handbook.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Engage with key stakeholders to gain support and buy-in for cultural change initiative, communicating the vision and objectives to
employees.
• Lead the implementation of initiatives aimed at developing the company culture, being sympathetic to the impact of change to the team
• Monitor and address factors impacting employee morale and job satisfaction.
• Track and analyse HR metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present reports on HR activities and project progress.

Candidate Profile:

• CIPD qualification desirable but not essential.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in HR management.
• Proven experience managing cultural change initiatives within an organisation.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Possess strong leadership and team management qualities.
• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Emotional intelligence and empathy.
• Adaptability and resilience.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.