HR Manager
*Annual Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 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.