HR & Admin Manager
Salary: up to £42,000 per annum
Location: Ramsgate
Hours: 8am to 5pm, fully on-site
About the Role
A long established, family run Group operating across construction, engineering and building services is seeking an experienced HR & Admin Manager to lead their HR function and support organisational growth. This is a hands-on, proactive role where you will act as the primary HR lead, driving people strategy, culture and day-to-day HR operations, while also overseeing facilities and fleet and leading a small HR & Admin team.
This hands on and proactive role you will act as the primary HR lead, shaping people strategy, culture and HR operations, overseeing the facilities and fleet functions, while guiding a small HR & Admin team. You'll bring structure, clarity and consistency to processes and play a key role in supporting Directors, Managers and employees across the Group.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
* Lead, support and develop the HR & Admin team
* Provide professional HR advice to Senior Leaders and Managers
* Align HR strategy with organisational values and goals
* Improve HR systems, processes and reporting
Employee Relations
* Lead and manage ER cases including grievance, conduct and disciplinary meetings
* Coach Managers to build people management capability
Operational HR
* Oversee recruitment, onboarding, induction and progression
* Ensure compliance across employment law, contracting and data protection
* Lead wellbeing and engagement initiatives
Office, Admin, Fleet & Facilities
* Supervise administrative and support staff
* Oversee office standards, workspace coordination and facilities
* Maintain oversight of fleet administration and coordination
Person Specification
* Strong generalist HR experience (CIPD Level 5 desirable)
* Managing ER matters independently
* Able to build respectful, effective working relationships at all levels
* Steady, confident HR presence within the business
Benefits
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Company pension
* Private medical insurance
* Life insurance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Health & wellbeing programme
Please note: We can only accept applicants who have the full Right To Work in the UK and live within a 30 to 45 minute commute to the Thanet area.
Email: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk