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.
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