HR and Admin Manager in Ramsgate)

New Appointments Group; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run construction and services company in Ramsgate is seeking an experienced HR & Admin Manager to lead their HR function and drive organizational growth. The role requires extensive HR experience, with responsibilities ranging from managing employee relations to overseeing recruitment and compliance. Competitive salary of circa £37,000 per annum offered, alongside benefits such as holiday, pension, and medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as HR leader in a similar environment.
• Ability to coach managers effectively.
• Strong knowledge of employment law compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR & Admin team to achieve business goals.
• Manage employee relations cases with professionalism.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant legal requirements.

Skills

Strong generalist HR experience

Managing ER matters independently

Building respectful relationships

HR presence in business

Education

CIPD Level 5 (desirable)

Job description

HR & Admin Manager

Salary: Circa £37,000 per annum

Location: Ramsgate

Hours: 8am-5pm | Fully Office-Based

About the Role

A long established, family run Group operating across construction, engineering and building services is seeking an experienced HR & Admin Manager to lead their HR function and support organisational growth.

This is a hands‑on, influential HR leadership role where you will act as the primary HR lead, shaping people strategy, culture and HR operations, overseeing the facilities and fleet functions, while guiding a small HR & Admin team. You'll bring structure, clarity and consistency to processes and play a key role in supporting Directors, Managers and employees across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead, support and develop the HR & Admin team
• Provide professional HR advice to Senior Leaders and Managers
• Align HR strategy with organisational values and goals
• Improve HR systems, processes and reporting

Employee Relations

• Lead and manage ER cases including grievance, conduct and disciplinary meetings
• Coach Managers to build people management capability

Operational HR

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, induction and progression
• Ensure compliance across employment law, contracting and data protection
• Lead wellbeing and engagement initiatives

Office, Admin, Fleet & Facilities

• Supervise administrative and support staff
• Oversee office standards, workspace coordination and facilities
• Maintain oversight of fleet administration and coordination

Person Specification

• Strong generalist HR experience (CIPD Level 5 desirable but not essential)
• Managing ER matters independently
• Able to build respectful, effective working relationships at all levels
• Steady, confident HR presence within the business

Benefits

• Circa salary: £37,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme

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