<div><ul><li>Part time or full time</li><li>Friendly office environment</li><li>Free parking</li></ul><h3>HR Manager / HR Advisor (Part-Time or Full-Time)</h3><p>Location: Tunbridge Wells | Salary: Circa £43,750 pro rata DOE and days worked | 3, 4 or 5 Days Per Week</p><h3>About the role</h3><p>Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing specialist business with over 20 years of success in its sector. With approximately 32 employees and ambitious growth plans, the business is bringing its HR function in-house and is looking for an experienced HR Manager / HR Advisor to help shape and develop people processes for the future.</p><p>Offering flexibility around working patterns, the company will consider candidates seeking 3, 4 or 5 days per week, making this an ideal opportunity for an experienced HR professional seeking work-life balance without compromising on responsibility or influence.</p><p>As the standalone HR lead, you will support the leadership team across the full employee lifecycle whilst implementing improvements that enhance efficiency, compliance and employee engagement.</p><h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Managing employee records and HR systems</li><li>Preparing contracts, offer letters and onboarding documentation</li><li>Supporting recruitment activities and liaising with agencies</li><li>Conducting and supporting appraisals and one-to-one meetings</li><li>Managing absence and return-to-work processes</li><li>Advising managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary and grievance procedures</li><li>Maintaining HR policies, procedures and employee handbooks</li><li>Producing HR reports and workforce data</li><li>Supporting performance management initiatives</li><li>Organising employee engagement activities and staff social events</li><li>Driving continuous improvement of HR processes and systemsProviding advice on employment legislation and best practice</li><li>Supporting tribunal preparation and documentation if required</li></ul><h3>What we are looking for</h3><p>The successful candidate will be a confident and proactive HR professional who enjoys building relationships and improving processes.</p><h3>Essential qualifications</h3><ul><li><b>CIPD Level 5 qualified</b></li><li>Previous experience within a HR Advisor, HR Manager or HR Generalist position</li><li>Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice</li><li>Experience managing employee relations cases</li><li>Experience developing and improving HR processes and procedures</li><li>Excellent organisational and communication skills</li><li>Ability to manage confidential information with discretion</li><li>Strong Microsoft Office and HR systems experience</li></ul><h3>Whats in it for you</h3><ul><li>Salary equivalent of £26,250 - £43,750 depending on experience and working pattern</li><li>Flexible 3, 4 or 5-day working options</li><li>28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service up to 35 days</li><li>Additional birthday day off</li><li>Benenden Health Insurance</li><li>Company pension</li><li>Free onsite parking</li><li>Company-paid lunch every Wednesday</li><li>Summer and winter social events</li><li>Opportunity for further professional development and training</li><li>Supportive and friendly working environment</li><li>Genuine opportunity to shape and develop the HR function within a growing business</li></ul><h3>About the company</h3><p>This successful and growing specialist organisation has built an excellent reputation over more than two decades and continues to expand its operations across the UK. With a friendly, family‑feel culture and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, the business offers a collaborative environment where people are valued and encouraged to contribute ideas and improvements.</p><p>If youre looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence positive change and play a key role in a growing business, wed love to hear from you.</p></div>