HR Manager

Morepeople 01780; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving organization in Sevenoaks is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join their team. This fully site-based role involves overseeing workforce management and promoting employee engagement. The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified and have strong strategic HR experience, particularly in Retail or FMCG sectors. This position offers a chance to drive change and support organizational growth.

Benefits

Employee benefit schemes

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and influence within the organization.
• Experience working alongside senior leadership teams.
• Proven track record in HR within Retail, Garden Centre, or FMCG sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop the use of Planday for workforce management.
• Design and implement employee training and development initiatives.
• Manage the recruitment process and ensure compliance with UK employment law.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strategic HR experience

Hands-on proactive approach

Education

CIPD Level 5 or 7

Job description

About the Client:

We are proud to be working exclusively with a thriving and fast paced organisation based in the Sevenoaks area, seeking an experienced HR Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the company's people strategy while supporting and guiding a small HR team. You'll be working closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and making a real impact within a successful, growing business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and develop the use of Planday for workforce management.
• Promote employee engagement through training and development initiatives.
• Design and implement structured trainee and management development programmes.
• Collaborate with managers to support workforce development and performance.
• Enhance and maintain the company's appraisal system.
• Partner with the board to forecast and plan for staffing needs and associated costs.
• Take full ownership of the payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Foster a positive and inclusive working environment.
• Deliver monthly updates to the board on HR metrics and initiatives.
• Continuously review and improve HR policies and procedures.
• Manage the recruitment process, ensuring accurate applicant tracking.
• Administer and promote Perkbox and other employee benefit schemes.
• Ensure all HR practices comply with UK employment law.

What We're Looking For:

• CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualified
• Strong communicator with experience working alongside senior leadership
• Proven strategic HR experience within a generalist role
• Previous experience in Retail, Garden Centre, or FMCG sectors is advantageous
• A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to lead and influence
• Please note this role would be fully site based!

Location

• Near Sevenoaks

If you're ready to step into a role where you can drive change, support growth, and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV below or contact Angus on 01780 480530 or [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

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