HR Advisor

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned business on the outskirts of Maidstone is seeking an experienced Human Resources Advisor to join their growing team. The role involves overseeing HR tasks, ensuring compliance with policies, and managing recruitment processes. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD Level 3 certification, a minimum of 3 years of HR experience, and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers competitive benefits including enhanced pension contributions and continued professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced pension contributions

Quarterly performance bonus

Company sick pay

Life insurance (2x cover)

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional HR Certification (minimum CIPD Level 3).
• 3+ years of relevant HR experience, ideally in a similar environment.
• Experience improving HR processes and developing HR metrics.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations cases with a fair and solution-oriented approach.
• Assist managers with performance reviews and setting objectives.
• Provide practical guidance on employment matters.

Skills

Professional HR Certification

3+ years of HR experience

Knowledge of employment law

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving approach

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Our client, a well-established family-owned business, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Advisor to join their team on the outskirts of Maidstone. They are entering an exciting phase of growth driven by cutting-edge facilities and advanced automation technology.

The Human Resources Advisor will play a crucial role in overseeing day-to-day HR tasks, ensuring compliance with policies and employment law, and acting as the main contact for HR queries. You will support senior management in enhancing organisation, quality, and cost-effectiveness while developing HR processes that align with the company’s growth plans and business goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations cases with a fair and solution-oriented approach.
• Assist managers with performance reviews, setting objectives, and advising on staff development.
• Provide practical guidance on employment matters to ensure legislative compliance.
• Lead recruitment, from advertising roles to onboarding, ensuring a smooth start for new team members.
• Develop and record metrics to assist with attendance, sickness, and other events to support the payroll department.
• Oversee employee benefits and performance management to encourage a positive culture.
• Implement and manage the apprenticeship scheme and support additional HR needs for subsidiaries.
• Collaborate with the quality team to uphold and develop ISO 9001 standards.

Requirements

• Professional HR Certification (minimum CIPD Level 3).
• 3+ years of relevant HR experience, ideally in a similar environment.
• Experience improving HR processes and developing HR metrics.
• Good knowledge of employment law and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proactive, problem-solving approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively with keen attention to detail.

Benefits

• Enhanced pension contributions
• Quarterly performance staff bonus scheme
• Company sick pay and life insurance (2x death in service cover)
• Employee referral rewards
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Training and development opportunities

KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.