Full job descriptionHR Manager

Location: Colchester area
Salary: Circa 50-55k per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Casanovas Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to join a growing and very well-established business in the Colchester area.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who wants to make a genuine impact and help shape the HR function. Working across a workforce of around 150 employees, you’ll provide day-to-day HR support while also developing and improving people processes, policies and practices.
The RoleYou’ll act as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees, providing advice and support across the full employee lifecycle.
Key responsibilities will include:
*Managing and advising on employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance.
*Supporting and coaching line managers with people-related issues.
*Supporting recruitment, onboarding and probation processes.
*Reviewing and developing HR policies, procedures and processes.
*Ensuring HR practices remain compliant with UK employment legislation.
*Maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation.
*Supporting employee engagement, wellbeing, training and development initiatives.
*Providing HR reports and updates to senior management.
*Supporting payroll with HR-related queries.
*Working with external HR/legal advisers on more complex matters.
*Supporting wider HR projects and organisational change.
About YouWe’re looking for an experienced HR professional with:
*CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience.
*Vast generalist HR experience.
*Strong employee relations experience.
*Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
*Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail.
*Confidence dealing with sensitive and complex matters.
*The ability to build strong relationships with managers and employees.
*Experience in manufacturing/production and shift workers would be an advantage.
*A proactive, practical approach and the ability to manage competing priorities.


The OpportunityThis is a genuine opportunity to build and develop the HR function, improve existing processes and work closely with managers to introduce positive change.
The business is looking for someone with a positive attitude who wants to get stuck in, make a difference and become a long-term part of the team.
If you’re an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can really make your mark, we’d love to hear from you.