HR Manager

• Location: Kent 
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Salary: £50,000-£60,000pa 

Reed HR have partnered with a fantastic company who are seeking an experienced Senior HR leader - HR Manager to lead and deliver the comprehensive HR function within a high-volume fast paced environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the site operates with the right people, culture, and processes to achieve safety, legality, and efficiency. The HR Manager will oversee workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, training, HR compliance, and support operational leaders to maintain a high-performance, safety-focused environment.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Workforce Planning & Staffing: Ensure appropriate staffing levels across all functions, production shifts, lead recruitment processes, and manage relationships with labour agencies.
• Employee Relations & Engagement: Serve as the first point of contact for all employee relations matters, including leading disciplinary processes and driving positive employee engagement initiatives.
• HR Compliance & Governance: Maintain HR policies in line with UK employment law and ensure compliance with various standards including Right to Work, GLAA, and health & safety regulations.
• Training & Development: Oversee mandatory training programmes and deliver manager training on HR policies and leadership capabilities.
• HR Metrics & Reporting: Report on key HR KPIs and identify trends to recommend improvement actions.
• Reward & Benefits: Manage payroll input, holiday planning, and support annual pay reviews.
• Change Management: Support operational change programmes and lead consultations as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices, within the private sector. 
• CIPD Level 5 (minimum) or equivalent experience.
• Proven HR management experience in a high-volume workforce environment.
• Experience handling complex ER cases from start to finish.
• Experience managing agency labour and ensuring GLAA compliance.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance bonus 
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Involvement in comprehensive HR functions impacting key business outcomes.

To apply for this HR Manager position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.