HR Manager

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; England; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded recruitment agency in Ramsgate is in search of an HR Manager. This role includes leading the HR function and managing a small HR team. The ideal candidate should have strong generalist HR experience, with the ability to provide HR guidance to leadership. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including generous holiday allowances and a health & wellbeing program.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life insurance

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Health & wellbeing programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience in a generalist role.
• Confident in leading formal ER processes independently.
• Strong administrative skills with a knack for communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR & Admin team.
• Provide HR advice to Directors and managers.
• Manage and improve HR systems and processes.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Drive employee wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Strong generalist HR experience

Excellent communication skills

Calm judgement in complex situations

Education

CIPD Level 5+

Job description

Job Title: HR Manager

Location: Ramsgate
Contract: Permanent
Rate: Circa £40,000 per annum DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am 5:00 pm (1-hour lunch break)

Our Client is seeking a confident and capable HR Manager to lead their HR function and manage a small HR & Admin team. This role combines strategic planning with hands‑on delivery, providing clear, fair, and consistent HR guidance to Directors, managers, and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, guide, and develop the HR & Admin team.
• Provide professional HR advice to Directors and managers.
• Align HR strategy and culture with organisational aims and values.
• Manage and improve HR systems, processes, and reporting.
• Support organisational planning, role development, and workforce growth.
• Lead ER investigations and chair formal hearings.
• Coach managers to improve confidence in people management.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, induction, progression, and exit processes.
• Drive employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong generalist HR experience (CIPD Level 5+ desirable).
• Confident leading formal ER processes independently.
• Excellent communication and administration skills.
• Ability to provide calm, balanced judgement in complex situations.
• Comfortable acting as the principal HR lead and managing a small team.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Life insurance, company pension, private medical insurance.
• Health & wellbeing programme and cycle‑to‑work scheme.

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