HR Manager

Huntress - Maidstone; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm based in Ashford is looking for an experienced HR Manager to deliver a proactive HR service. The role involves managing performance, talent development, employee relations, and recruitment. Candidates should have a CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience in HR management, along with strong knowledge of UK employment law. This position offers a salary between £50,000 and £55,000, a bonus, and a car allowance, with hybrid working arrangements, requiring 4 office days and 1 day from home.

Benefits

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a generalist HR management role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Full driving licence and access to own car.

Responsibilities

• Drive effective performance management practices.
• Lead on talent management and succession planning activities.
• Establish and maintain positive employee relations.
• Manage recruitment and selection for key roles.
• Advise and coach managers on HR policies and employment law.
• Identify and address training and development needs.
• Support with HR casework including disciplinaries and grievances.
• Manage organisational change.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Performance management

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Overview

HR Manager – Ashford (full driving licence and own car essential)

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to provide hands‑on support on a permanent basis and play a key part in delivering a proactive and effective HR service across the Ashford site.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive effective performance management practices to ensure alignment with organisational goals
• Lead on talent management and succession planning activities to build capability and future leadership pipelines
• Establish and maintain positive employee relations, fostering a collaborative and engaged workforce
• Lead and support internal and external recruitment and selection for key roles across the organisation
• Advise and coach managers on best practice in people management, HR policies, and employment law
• Identify and address training and development needs, ensuring opportunities for growth are maximised
• Provide hands‑on support with HR casework, including disciplinaries, grievances, and sickness absence management
• Support and manage organisational change, including restructures and changes to terms and conditions

Requirements

• CIPD Level 5 is desirable
• Proven experience in a generalist HR management role
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
• Full driving licence and access to own car

Benefits

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + bonus + car allowance

Hybrid working: 4 days in office, 1 day from home

Equal Opportunity

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Right to Work

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

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