Human Resources Manager

Sandbeck Green; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in Kent is seeking an experienced Head of HR to lead its people strategy. This strategic role encompasses overseeing the employee lifecycle from recruitment to performance management, ensuring alignment with business objectives while fostering a thriving culture. The ideal candidate will have a strong HR background, particularly in SME environments, and be adept at influencing and coaching leaders.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior HR professional in an SME environment.
• Strong generalist background with hands-on expertise across ER, recruitment, L&D, and engagement.
• Commercially minded with the ability to align people strategy with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the HR strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead on all ER matters including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, and policy updates.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment and employer branding strategy.

Skills

Coaching

Influencing

Problem Solving

Education

Proven experience as a senior HR professional

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Head of HR to lead and shape the people strategy of a growing business based in Kent. This is a hands-on and strategic role, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding to performance, wellbeing, and retention.

The required start date for the role is 1st July 2025.

You’ll work closely with senior leadership to ensure our people practices directly support business objectives, while creating a culture that enables our teams to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Own and deliver the HR strategy aligned with business goals
• Advise leadership on organisational structure, workforce planning, and people- related decision making
• Drive initiatives that strengthen culture, engagement, and performance

Employee Relations (ER)

• Lead on all ER matters including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, and policy updates
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers on complex people issues

Board Reporting & Metrics

• Provide regular reports to the board on key HR metrics including turnover, engagement, ER activity, recruitment, and DEI
• Use data to demonstrate impact, support planning, and drive accountability across the business

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment and employer branding strategy
• Streamline and enhance onboarding processes for a seamless employee experience

Compliance

• Ensure HR policies, processes, and practices are legally compliant and up to date
• Keep the business informed and prepared for changes in employment law and HR best practice
• Oversee right to work checks, data protection compliance (GDPR), and all statutory reporting
• Develop and deliver training and support to build confident, capable line managers
• Promote consistent, values-based leadership across the business

Performance & Development

• Design and manage effective performance management frameworks
• Foster a culture of regular feedback, growth, and accountability
• Lead wellbeing and mental health initiatives
• Manage and optimise employee benefits to support attraction and retention

What We’re Looking For

● Proven experience as a senior HR professional in an SME environment (essential)

● Strong generalist background with hands-on expertise across ER, recruitment, L&D,

and engagement

● Commercially minded, with the ability to align people strategy with business needs

● Skilled in coaching, influencing, and supporting leaders at all levels

● A practical, solutions-focused approach and ability to work autonomously

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the people function in a business that values its

team. You’ll have the autonomy to lead meaningful change, with direct impact on culture,

performance, and growth.

Base Salary up to £55k + competitive benefits

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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