Human Resources Manager

HR Manager

Up to £40k - £45k DOE

Mid Kent

Monday to Friday

Full Time – Permanent

An excellent opportunity has landed for an experienced HR & Payroll Officer to join a thriving, successful company based in Kent!

Working closely with the Managing Director, the ideal candidate will have previous experience dealing with ER matters and have worked in a hands-on sole HR role.

Duties for this role include:

Lead and shape the people function, managing the HR & Payroll Advisor while building a high-performing, collaborative team culture.

• Partner with senior leadership and the Board to provide strategic people insight, support organisational priorities, and drive business-focused decision-making.
• Oversee the development of HR systems, reporting and processes to improve operational efficiency, data quality and compliance.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, employment law and organisational policy, managing complex people matters and reducing organisational risk.
• Take ownership of payroll, benefits and reward activity, ensuring statutory compliance, strong governance and competitive retention strategies.

The successful candidate will have / be:

• Ideally CIPD qualified
• Previous experience of working on Sage 50 Payroll (desirable)
• Previous experience of using a HRIS, ideally Bright HR
• Prior experience working within a Manufacturing or production industry
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and organisational skills
• Confident and enthusiastic with a desire to learn and develop yourself and others through continuous training

This is a chance to join a successful organisation, offering training and personal development opportunities for the right candidate!

If you feel you meet the above criteria & are ready for a new challenge, then please apply online for immediate consideration.

This role is being handled by Holly Ensoll and Chloe Wadhams, Business Support Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.