HR & Admin Manager
Location: Ramsgate, Kent (occasional travel)
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £43,000
This is a senior, hands-on HR role for a confident and capable generalist who enjoys balancing strategic leadership with practical delivery. You will be the primary HR lead for the Group, providing clear, fair, and consistent advice to Directors, managers, and employees, while also leading and developing the HR & Admin team.
The Role
Leadership & Strategy
Lead, support, and develop the HR & Admin team
Act as the principal HR adviser to Directors and senior managers
Shape and align people strategy, culture, and values across the Group
Improve HR systems, processes, and management reporting
Support organisational design, workforce planning, and growth
Employee Relations
Lead and manage ER cases including disciplinaries, grievances, capability, and conduct matters
Chair or support formal hearings, ensuring fairness, consistency, and legal compliance
Coach and support managers to build confidence and capability in people management
Ensure documentation and decision-making meet legal and organisational standards
Operational HR
Oversee the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, induction, development, and exit
Ensure compliance with employment law, contracts, working time regulations, and data protection
Maintain accurate HR records, reporting, and system integrity
Lead wellbeing and engagement initiatives that are meaningful and practical
Office, Admin, Fleet & Facilities
Supervise administrative and support staff across sites
Maintain high standards across office environments and facilities
Oversee fleet administration and related processes
Ensure smooth day-to-day coordination and clear internal communication
About You
You will be:
An experienced HR generalist (CIPD Level 5 or above desirable)
Confident managing formal ER processes independently
Calm, balanced, and professional in complex or high-pressure situations
Comfortable acting as a standalone or lightly supported HR lead
A clear, consistent, and fair decision-maker
A trusted, steady HR presence with strong relationship-building skills
What's on Offer
A supportive, people-first working environment
Genuine autonomy to shape culture, systems, and ways of working
Commitment to professional development and career growth
The opportunity to be part of a collaborative, family-led organisation