HR Manager
Location: Rayleigh
Salary: £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 client’s organisation. This is a varied, hands‑on role where you will play a key part in ensuring compliance, supporting our client’s 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 engagement initiatives and internal communications to build a motivated and connected workforce
Key Skills & Attributes
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive matters
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively
- Confident working independently while collaborating with wider teams
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel)
- Good understanding of health & safety regulations and risk assessments
Experience & Qualifications
- CIPD qualification (essential)
- Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally at HR Manager level
Why Join Us?
- Varied, hands‑on role with real impact
- Opportunity to shape HR processes and culture
- Supportive working environment
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
