Human Resources Manager

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and personal development opportunities

Job summary

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Officer to join their team in Kent. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD qualification, previous experience using Sage 50 Payroll and HRIS systems, and a background in the manufacturing industry. Responsibilities include leading the HR function, overseeing payroll, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. This role offers excellent opportunities for personal development and training.

Qualifications

• Ideally CIPD qualified.
• Previous experience of working on Sage 50 Payroll (desirable).
• Experience of using HRIS, ideally Bright HR.
• Prior experience in Manufacturing or production industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and organisational skills.
• Confident with a desire to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the people function, managing HR & Payroll Advisor.
• Partner with senior leadership for strategic people insight.
• Oversee development of HR systems and operational processes.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations and compliance.
• Own payroll and benefits, ensuring statutory compliance.

Skills

CIPD qualification

Sage 50 Payroll experience

HRIS experience

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Sage 50 Payroll

Bright HR

Job description

An excellent opportunity has landed for an experienced HR & Payroll Officer to join a thriving, successful company based in Kent!

Working closely with the Managing Director, the ideal candidate will have previous experience dealing with ER matters and have worked in a hands‑on sole HR role.

Duties for this role include:

Lead and shape the people function, managing the HR & Payroll Advisor while building a high‑performing, collaborative team culture.

• Partner with senior leadership and the Board to provide strategic people insight, support organisational priorities, and drive business-focused decision‑making.
• Oversee the development of HR systems, reporting and processes to improve operational efficiency, data quality and compliance.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, employment law and organisational policy, managing complex people matters and reducing organisational risk.
• Take ownership of payroll, benefits and reward activity, ensuring statutory compliance, strong governance and competitive retention strategies.

The successful candidate will have / be:

• Ideally CIPD qualified
• Previous experience of working on Sage 50 Payroll (desirable)
• Previous experience of using a HRIS, ideally Bright HR
• Prior experience working within a Manufacturing or production industry
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and organisational skills
• Confident and enthusiastic with a desire to learn and develop yourself and others through continuous training

This is a chance to join a successful organisation, offering training and personal development opportunities for the right candidate!