Job Description
HR Manager
* Annual Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
* Location: Barking
* Job Type: Full-time - office based
I am recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to join my Clients' expanding business, reporting directly to the HR Director. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to utilise your HR expertise in a dynamic environment, supporting approximately 90 directly employed staff and working closely with other Directors to strengthen all aspects of the HR function.
Job Description:
Employee Relations
* Provide advice and guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance management.
* Manage disciplinary and grievance processes in accordance with company policy and employment legislation.
* Support managers with investigations, hearings, and outcome recommendations.
* Ensure fair and consistent application of company policies.
Recruitment and Onboarding
* Manage the recruitment process from advertising to issuing offer letters and employment contracts.
* Ensure compliance with legal requirements during onboarding.
* Maintain recruitment records.
HR Compliance and Administration
* Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection requirements.
* Update and ensure compliance of employment contracts and policies.
* Support audits and compliance checks.
Performance Management
* Support the annual appraisal and salary review process.
* Assist managers with performance improvement plans.
* Promote continuous improvement and employee development.
HR Policies and Procedures
* Implement and maintain HR policies and procedures.
* Ensure policies are consistently applied across the organisation.
Payroll and Benefits Support
* Process payroll and assist with benefits administration.
* Ensure accurate HR records to support payroll processing.
Absence Management
* Monitor and support managers with absence management.
* Manage long-term absence cases and return-to-work processes.
HR Reporting
* Produce reports on key HR metrics such as headcount, turnover, and absence.
* Support senior management with HR information for business planning.
Training and Development
* Support training and development initiatives.
* Maintain training records and ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in an HR role.
* Strong understanding of UK employment law.
* Experience managing recruitment and onboarding.
* CIPD qualification is desirable but not essential.