HR Manager 📍 Rayleigh 💷 £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE) + Benefits 🕒 Full Time | Permanent | 9am - 5pm About the Role We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Manager to take ownership of the full employee lifecycle within our clients organisation. This is a varied, hands-on role where you will play a key part in ensuring compliance, supporting our clients people, and fostering a positive and productive workplace culture. Key Responsibilities Policy & Compliance Maintain and update HR policies and employment documentation in line with current legislation and best practice Talent Acquisition & Retention Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including onboarding and offboarding processes, to attract and retain top talent Payroll Coordination Work closely with Finance to ensure accurate and timely weekly and monthly payroll processing Performance Management Lead the annual appraisal cycle and support the delivery of training and development initiatives HR Administration Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring full GDPR compliance Employee Relations Manage ER matters including disciplinaries, grievances, and employee wellbeing support Health & Safety Oversee health & safety processes and liaise with external providers to ensure compliance HR Advisory Provide first-line HR advice to employees and coaching to managers Employee Engagement Drive engag...