HR Manager

HR Manager - Maternity Cover Fixed Term - 12 months, immediate start.

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to take the lead in a busy and rewarding environment? We're looking for a skilled HR Manager to cover a 12-month maternity contract, supporting a dedicated workforce and driving forward key HR initiatives. This is a great opportunity to join a forward thinking, values driven organisation where your HR expertise can make a real impact.

You must be within a commutable distance to the Medway area.

Benefits:

• Salary: £40,000 P/A
• Hybrid working with occasional travel to other locations as required
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Holiday: 26 days holiday, plus the Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
• Long Service Appreciation
• One day Birthday Leave
• Benenden Private Healthcare Membership (following successful probationary period)
• Pension
• Death in Service Benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• High Street Discount Platform

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the HR function, supporting staff across multiple sites.
• Oversee employee relations, organisational change, and performance management.
• Take the lead on TUPE processes, ensuring legal compliance and smooth transitions.
• Drive forward the organisation's approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, embedding inclusive practices at every level.
• Develop and support a culture of learning, growth and high performance.
• Manage internal health and safety responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Ideally CIPD qualification Level 7 or equivalent significant HR experience.
• Strong experience with TUPE, including negotiation and implementation.
• Experience in leading high performing teams and delivering people focused solutions.
• A solid understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to advise at all levels.

If you're passionate about creating a positive workplace and making a difference through HR, we'd love to hear from you. Email:

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