Company – Landscaping Construction Company
Job Title – HR Manager
Location – Dartford
Salary - Negotiable
We have a new opportunity for a highly experienced and strategically minded Human Resources Manager to lead and oversee all HR functions across the organisation. This is a pivotal leadership role, requiring a practitioner who can operate both at a strategic level and with hands-on operational effectiveness. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping our people strategy, embedding a high-performance culture, and ensuring full compliance with employment legislation and best practice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
* Lead end-to-end recruitment processes including job scoping, vacancy advertising, structured interviewing, and seamless onboarding of new employees.
* Assess and forecast workforce planning requirements aligned with the organisation’s operational and strategic objectives.
Employee Relations & Engagement
* Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, handling issues with professionalism, impartiality, and in accordance with employment law.
* Support and advise line managers on performance management, disciplinary procedures, and grievance handling.
* Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance workplace culture through targeted engagement initiatives.
HR Policy, Compliance & Governance
* Develop, implement, and continuously review HR policies and procedures to ensure full compliance with UK employment law and organisational standards.
* Maintain accurate HR records, reporting frameworks, and documentation in line with GDPR and data protection requirements.
* Ensure all compensation, benefits, health & safety, and promotion structures are equitable, legally compliant, and competitively positioned.
Learning, Development & Organisational Effectiveness
* Design and coordinate training and development programmes that align with business needs and support employee career progression.
* Review organisational structures, reporting lines, and operational procedures, recommending improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.
* Partner with senior leadership to define and deliver the organisation’s people strategy and HR transformation agenda.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Requirements
* A minimum of 7–10 years’ progressive experience in a Human Resources Management or Senior HR Business Partner role.
* Comprehensive knowledge of UK employment law, ACAS codes of practice, and HR best practice frameworks.
* Demonstrated expertise in recruitment, talent management, performance management, and employee engagement.
* Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
* Exceptional organisational skills and a high degree of professional discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with HRIS/HR management software platforms.
* A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional qualification).
Desirable Attributes
* Relevant qualification (or working towards).
* Demonstrable experience in HR policy development, organisational design, and change management.
* Strong negotiation, mediation, and conflict-resolution capabilities.
* Prior exposure to facilities management, security services, or a similarly regulated sector is an advantage