HR Manager job at Barking Full Time

HR Manager

• Annual Salary: £50,000 per annum
• Location: Barking
• Job Type: Full-time – office based

I am recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to join my Clients’ expanding business, reporting directly to the HR Director. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to utilise your HR expertise in a dynamic environment, supporting approximately 90 directly employed staff and working closely with other Directors to strengthen all aspects of the HR function.

Job Description:

Employee Relations

• Provide advice and guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance management.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance processes in accordance with company policy and employment legislation.
• Support managers with investigations, hearings, and outcome recommendations.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of company policies.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Manage the recruitment process from advertising to issuing offer letters and employment contracts.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements during onboarding.
• Maintain recruitment records.

HR Compliance and Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Update and ensure compliance of employment contracts and policies.
• Support audits and compliance checks.

Performance Management

• Support the annual appraisal and salary review process.
• Assist managers with performance improvement plans.
• Promote continuous improvement and employee development.

HR Policies and Procedures

• Implement and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure policies are consistently applied across the organisation.

Payroll and Benefits Support

• Process payroll and assist with benefits administration.
• Ensure accurate HR records to support payroll processing.

Absence Management

• Monitor and support managers with absence management.
• Manage long-term absence cases and return-to-work processes.

HR Reporting

• Produce reports on key HR metrics such as headcount, turnover, and absence.
• Support senior management with HR information for business planning.

Training and Development

• Support training and development initiatives.
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an HR role.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law.
• Experience managing recruitment and onboarding.
• CIPD qualification is desirable but not essential.