Contact Huntress - Maidstone
Huntress - Maidstone
HR Advisor
Rochester, Kent
Contact Huntress - Maidstone
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 19 hours ago
- Salary
- 45000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Huntress - Maidstone
- Closes
- 28 May 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
We are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Officer on behalf of our client, a well-established manufacturing business. This is a key, standalone site-based role, reporting directly to the UK Managing Director, where you will lead all HR operations and partner closely with managers and Board-level stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the HR function, including line management of the HR & Payroll Advisor, and contribute at senior leadership levelProvide expert HR guidance across employee relations, employment law, and organisational policy, ensuring compliant and commercially sound outcomesSupport, coach, and influence managers to improve capability and consistency in people managementOversee HR systems, payroll governance, benefits, and reporting, driving efficiency and data integrityIdentify organisational risks and support the business through change, promoting a structured and consistent HR frameworkSkills & Experience Required:
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within manufacturing or a similar environmentCIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience)Strong knowledge of UK employment law and proven experience handling employee relations cases independentlyExperience operating in a standalone or autonomous HR role and coaching managersHighly organised, IT literate, and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environmentThis is an excellent opportunity for a confident and grounded HR professional to bring stability, structure, and credibility to a business in a period of transition and integration - if this looks like it could be the right fit for you - we'd love to hear from you!
Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Ad ID: 5418266677
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