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Contract Type: 4-month rolling contract (maternity cover)
Reports to: Business Unit Director
Jupiter Prestige Group is a $25m turnover group of companies specialising in retail and FMCG brand management, packaging graphics services and software solutions, with offices in the United Kingdom, United States, Hong Kong, Australia and India.
We’re looking for an experienced and adaptable HR Manager to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This 4-month rolling contract will support the HR function across three of our Europe businesses (approx. 70–80 employees) located in Southend and London.
As the HR Manager, you’ll be responsible for all aspects of the employee lifecycle, ensuring legal compliance, maintaining a positive work culture, and supporting our managers and teams. You will also play a hands-on role in health & safety and site management.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes
* Handling employee relations matters, disciplinaries, and welfare support
* Maintaining and updating HR policies and employment documentation
* Leading the annual appraisal process and supporting training coordination
* Ensuring HR records are accurate, up to date, and GDPR-compliant
* Collaborating with the Finance team to ensure payroll alignment
* Managing health & safety procedures with third-party support
* Providing first-line HR advice to staff and coaching to managers
* Overseeing employee engagement initiatives and internal communications
* Site management duties, including supervision of the Southend receptionist and coordination of facilities and contractor services
The role is based in our Southend studio, with occasional travel to London as required.
Key Qualities / Skills
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Solid understanding of employment law and HR best practices
* Able to manage sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism
* Highly organised with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
* Confident working independently
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel)
* Experience with Apple Mac systems (helpful but not essential)
* Familiarity with health & safety and risk assessments
Experience Required
* At least 2 years in a generalist HR role (essential)
* Previous experience in health & safety responsibilities (preferred)
This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional to step in and support a growing business. If you're proactive and people-focused, we’d love to hear from you.
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