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HR Manager - Maternity Cover Fixed Term - 12 months, immediate start.
Are you an experienced HR professional ready to take the lead in a busy and rewarding environment? We're looking for a skilled HR Manager to cover a 12-month maternity contract, supporting a dedicated workforce and driving forward key HR initiatives. This is a great opportunity to join a forward thinking, values driven organisation where your HR expertise can make a real impact.
You must be within a commutable distance to the Medway area.
Benefits:
- Salary: £40,000 P/A
- Hybrid working with occasional travel to other locations as required
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Holiday: 26 days holiday, plus the Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
- Long Service Appreciation
- One day Birthday Leave
- Benenden Private Healthcare Membership (following successful probationary period)
- Pension
- Death in Service Benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme
- High Street Discount Platform
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the HR function, supporting staff across multiple sites.
- Oversee employee relations, organisational change, and performance management.
- Take the lead on TUPE processes, ensuring legal compliance and smooth transitions.
- Drive forward the organisation's approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, embedding inclusive practices at every level.
- Develop and support a culture of learning, growth and high performance.
- Manage internal health and safety responsibilities.
Requirements:
- Ideally CIPD qualification Level 7 or equivalent significant HR experience.
- Strong experience with TUPE, including negotiation and implementation.
- Experience in leading high performing teams and delivering people focused solutions.
- A solid understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to advise at all levels.
If you're passionate about creating a positive workplace and making a difference through HR, we'd love to hear from you. Email:
The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. CVs in Word Format to New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.
