HR Manager
| Posting date: | 11 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,000.0 to £45,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £42000 to £45000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 July 2025 |
| Location: | Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4707020_1752255344 |
Summary
Your new role
An experienced Human Resources Manager / HRM to lead the day-to-day delivery of HR operations across the organisation, as well as the development and implementation of structure and policy that will transform culture and engagement.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement the full range of HR services, strategies and initiatives to support the vision and goals- Provide high-quality, hands-on support to staff and leadership in the execution of day-to-day HR operational functions, including employee relations, recruitment, absence management, and payroll coordination.- Lead the development, review and implementation of HR policies and procedures- Support the business in delivering strategic HR priorities, including cultural change, workforce planning and leadership development.- Provide leadership, strategic guidance and operational support to managers on HR policy, employment law and best practice.- As a business partner, guides managers through complex situations to resolution, while identifying and addressing root causes.
- Create, implement and evaluate HR programs such as organisational onboarding, training, and wellbeing initiatives.- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of HR systems, records, and compliance frameworks. Monitor the accuracy of data through regular audits and reporting, ensuring any data integrity issues are addressed.- Plan, prioritise and manage the work of the HR Assistant, ensuring a high standard of service delivery, while providing mentorship and professional development.- Act as a central point of contact for employees, provide information, advice, resources or referrals as appropriate.- Collect, analyse and proactively utilise HR data and KPIs to guide leadership, solve complex challenges, identify trends and make recommendations to improve HR effectiveness.- Ensure the business remains legally compliant and aligned with best practice in HR and health & safety.
What you'll need to succeed
- CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent professional HR qualification).- Minimum 5 years' experience in an HR management role, ideally within a mixed-use site or complex organisation.
- Sound knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of human resources administration, including employee relations, recruitment and payroll procedures.
- Experience supervising staff
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving human resources issues.
- Strong understanding of UK employment law, with experience of handling complex ER matters, while maintaining confidentiality.
- Hands-on experience with HR systems, data reporting and process improvement.
- Confident in advising senior managers and influencing at all levels of the organisation. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving, change-driven environment
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