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Does shaping the future direction of a UK SME HR function excite you? Do you have the gravitas and influence to get under the skin of a business, understand the people challenges and recommend and execute improvements? You will be joining at an exciting stage of investment, improvement and growth for this Kent based market leading business. The UK HR Manager will be responsible for aligning the HR strategy with the overall business strategy and be involved in all aspects of the UK Human resources practices from cradle to grave.

This HR Manager's key accountabilities include:

Performance Management:

Implement and manage performance review processes.

Work with managers to set performance goals and conduct evaluations.

Provide guidance on performance improvement plans and career development.

Training and Development:

Identify training needs and create development programs for employees.

Support leadership development and succession planning.

Assess, Consult and Coach Leaders for immediate and next level roles.

Compensation and Benefits:

Oversee the administration of compensation, benefits, and pension schemes in line with UK regulations.

Manage employee benefits enrolment and renewal processes.

Compliance and Policy Management:

Ensure compliance with UK employment laws, including the Equality Act, Working Time Regulations.

Develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures.

Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to company policies and UK legislation.

HR Strategy and Planning:

Develop and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives and UK market conditions.

Lead HR projects and initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness.

HR Administration:

Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases.

Oversee and manage attention, payroll processing and resolve payroll-related issues.

Manage HR budgets and ensure cost-effective HR operations

Your expert knowledge of UK employment laws, HR best practices and your strong influencing and interpersonal skills will ensure your success in this role. You will ideally have experience of working within SME and manufacturing or similar sector exposure and be experienced in working with Senior leadership in the development of Talent.

If the role sounds like something you feel you could add value to and you want to contribute to continued succession, then forward your CV today to Cressida Courtney or follow the link and apply online.

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