At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive HR initiatives and support a diverse workforce in a growing organisation.
- Company: Join a well-established, people-focused company in the manufacturing sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career progression and exposure to senior stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by partnering with leaders and enhancing employee experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
Reference: 4817327Job ID: 5407367Posted: 2026-07-29Closing date: 2026-10-26Location: Dartford
- Salary: 53000 to 58000 (per annum)Job type: Permanent Working pattern: Full time
- Industry: Manufacturing & Production / HR Generalist
- Company: Hays
- Consultant: Abigail Worth Hays office: Guildford — 2000 Cathedral Square, Cathedral Hill
Phone: 01293220402Email: abigail. worth1@hays. com Your new company We are partnering with a well-established and growing organisation seeking an experienced HR professional to provide both strategic and operational HR support across a diverse workforce.
This is a highly visible HRM / HR Manager / HR Business Partnering role, working closely with senior leaders and managers to drive people initiatives, support organisational growth and deliver an exceptional employee experience.
Your new role As HR Manager / HR Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to leaders across the business, providing both strategic insight and hands-on HR generalist support throughout the employee lifecycle.
Key responsibilities will include: Partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver pragmatic and commercially focused HR solutions.
Acting as the lead adviser on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and capability cases.
Providing coaching and guidance to managers on people management, leadership and employment law.
Supporting workforce planning, talent management and succession planning initiatives.
Leading and supporting recruitment campaigns, onboarding and retention strategies.
Driving employee engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives across the business.
Supporting learning and development activities, identifying skills gaps and coordinating development plans.
Managing HR policies, procedures and compliance activities, ensuring alignment with employment legislation and best practice.
Producing and analysing HR metrics to support business decision-making.
Taking ownership of HR administration, employee records and HR system maintenance where required.
Contributing to continuous improvement projects across HR processes, systems and ways of working.
Acting as a visible and approachable HR presence across the organisation, building strong relationships with employees and managers at all levels.
What you'll need to succeed Proven experience operating as either an HR Manager, HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist.
Strong end-to-end employee relations experience with the confidence to manage complex cases independently.
A genuine hands-on approach, comfortable balancing strategic business partnering with operational HR delivery.
Broad HR generalist knowledge covering the full employee lifecycle.
Up-to-date employment law knowledge and experience providing practical advice to managers.
Experience building relationships with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making.
Strong communication, coaching and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively within a wider HR team.
Experience using HR systems and producing management information and reporting.
CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent experience).
What you'll get in return An opportunity to join a growing and people-focused organisation.
A varied role combining strategic HR partnering with hands-on operational HR.
Exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence business decisions.
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4817327 - Abigail Worth
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