Job Title: HR Case Manager - Absence Location: Bexley - DA1 5QJ Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum, Depending on Experience Job Type: Full time, Fixed Term Contract for 12 months Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30-5.30 About Us: Countrystyle Recycling is one of the leading independent commercial waste management, processing, and recycling operations in the UK. As a family run business and leading local employer, we have created great places to work across our two core sites and wider managed sites. Staff receive ongoing professional development, and we empower them to deliver our mission which is to provide outstanding customer service, drive innovation, and set market standards for sustainable quality. About the role: As a HR Case Manager focusing on absence management, you will act as a trusted advisor to line managers and employees, providing practical guidance and support. Main Responsibilities: Oversee and support line managers with end-to-end absence management processes, including sickness, family leave, and other absence Work closely with line managers to ensure timely and consistent handling of absence-related issues Support managers in handling long-term absence cases Work with line managers to facilitate occupational health referrals and follow up accordingly Ensure timely, supportive, and safe return-to-work processes are in place, tailored to the needs of each case Analyse absence data t...