HR and Admin Manager

HR & Admin Manager

Salary: 35,000 to 37,000 per annum
Location: Ramsgate
Hours: 8am to 5pm, fully on-site

Overview

A long established, family run Group operating across construction, engineering and building services is seeking an experienced HR & Admin Manager to lead their HR function and support organisational growth. This is a hands-on, proactive role where you will act as the primary HR lead, driving people strategy, culture and day-to-day HR operations, while also overseeing facilities and fleet and leading a small HR & Admin team.

This hands-on and proactive role will act as the primary HR lead, shaping people strategy, culture and HR operations, overseeing the facilities and fleet functions, while guiding a small HR & Admin team. You will bring structure, clarity and consistency to processes and play a key role in supporting Directors, Managers and employees across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead, support and develop the HR & Admin team
• Provide professional HR advice to Senior Leaders and Managers
• Align HR strategy with organisational values and goals
• Improve HR systems, processes and reporting

Employee Relations

• Lead and manage ER cases including grievance, conduct and disciplinary meetings
• Coach Managers to build people management capability

Operational HR

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, induction and progression
• Ensure compliance across employment law, contracting and data protection
• Lead wellbeing and engagement initiatives

Office, Admin, Fleet & Facilities

• Supervise administrative and support staff
• Oversee office standards, workspace coordination and facilities
• Maintain oversight of fleet administration and coordination

Person Specification

• Strong generalist HR experience (CIPD Level 5 desirable)
• Managing ER matters independently
• Able to build respectful, effective working relationships at all levels
• Steady, confident HR presence within the business

Benefits

• Circa salary: 37,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme

Please note: We can only accept applicants who have the full Right To Work in the UK and live within a 30 to 45 minute commute to the Thanet area.

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