HR Manager in Ramsgate

Location: Ramsgate

Hours: 8am–5pm | Fully Office-Based

HR & Admin Manager

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, influential HR leadership role where you 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’ll 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 but not essential)
• Managing ER matters independently
• Able to build respectful, effective working relationships at all levels
• Steady, confident HR presence within the business
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme

The successful candidate must live in a 30 minute commutable distance to the Thanet area: Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Margate, Westgate, Sandwich, Deal, Dover and Canterbury. Who have the full right to work in the UK.

Email: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.