Annual Salary: £50,000 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.