HR Manager

• Part time or full time
• Friendly office environment
• Free parking

HR Manager / HR Advisor (Part-Time or Full-Time)

Location: Tunbridge Wells Salary: Circa £43,750 pro rata DOE and days worked 3, 4 or 5 Days Per Week

About the role

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing specialist business with over 20 years of success in its sector. With approximately 32 employees and ambitious growth plans, the business is bringing its HR function in-house and is looking for an experienced HR Manager / HR Advisor to help shape and develop people processes for the future.

Offering flexibility around working patterns, the company will consider candidates seeking 3, 4 or 5 days per week, making this an ideal opportunity for an experienced HR professional seeking work-life balance without compromising on responsibility or influence.

As the standalone HR lead, you will support the leadership team across the full employee lifecycle whilst implementing improvements that enhance efficiency, compliance and employee engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Managing employee records and HR systems
• Preparing contracts, offer letters and onboarding documentation
• Supporting recruitment activities and liaising with agencies
• Conducting and supporting appraisals and one-to-one meetings
• Managing absence and return-to-work processes
• Advising managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Maintaining HR policies, procedures and employee handbooks
• Producing HR reports and workforce data
• Supporting performance management initiatives
• Organising employee engagement activities and staff social events
• Driving continuous improvement of HR processes and systemsProviding advice on employment legislation and best practice
• Supporting tribunal preparation and documentation if required

What we are looking for

The successful candidate will be a confident and proactive HR professional who enjoys building relationships and improving processes.

Essential qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualified
• Previous experience within a HR Advisor, HR Manager or HR Generalist position
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience managing employee relations cases
• Experience developing and improving HR processes and procedures
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Strong Microsoft Office and HR systems experience

What's in it for you

• Salary equivalent of £26,250 - £43,750 depending on experience and working pattern
• Flexible 3, 4 or 5-day working options
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service up to 35 days
• Additional birthday day off
• Benenden Health Insurance
• Company pension
• Free onsite parking
• Company-paid lunch every Wednesday
• Summer and winter social events
• Opportunity for further professional development and training
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Genuine opportunity to shape and develop the HR function within a growing business

About the company

This successful and growing specialist organisation has built an excellent reputation over more than two decades and continues to expand its operations across the UK. With a friendly, family feel culture and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, the business offers a collaborative environment where people are valued and encouraged to contribute ideas and improvements.

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence positive change and play a key role in a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.