HR Manager
- Annual Salary: £50,000 per annum
- Location: Barking
- Job Type: Full-time - office based
I am recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to join my Clients' expanding business, reporting directly to the HR Director. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to utilise your HR expertise in a dynamic environment, supporting approximately 90 directly employed staff and working closely with other Directors to strengthen all aspects of the HR function.
Job Description:
Employee Relations
- Provide advice and guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance management.
- Manage disciplinary and grievance processes in accordance with company policy and employment legislation.
- Support managers with investigations, hearings, and outcome recommendations.
- Ensure fair and consistent application of company policies.
Recruitment and Onboarding
- Manage the recruitment process from advertising to issuing offer letters and employment contracts.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements during onboarding.
- Maintain recruitment records.
HR Compliance and Administration
- Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection requirements.
- Update and ensure compliance of employment contracts and policies.
- Support audits and compliance checks.
Performance Management
- Support the annual appraisal and salary review process.
- Assist managers with performance improvement plans.
- Promote continuous improvement and employee development.
HR Policies and Procedures
- Implement and maintain HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure policies are consistently applied across the organisation.
Payroll and Benefits Support
- Process payroll and assist with benefits administration.
- Ensure accurate HR records to support payroll processing.
Absence Management
- Monitor and support managers with absence management.
- Manage long-term absence cases and return-to-work processes.
HR Reporting
- Produce reports on key HR metrics such as headcount, turnover, and absence.
- Support senior management with HR information for business planning.
Training and Development
- Support training and development initiatives.
- Maintain training records and ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in an HR role.
- Strong understanding of UK employment law.
- Experience managing recruitment and onboarding.
- CIPD qualification is desirable but not essential.
