HR Advisor
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Salary
£45000 per annum
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Location
Rochester, Kent
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Job type
Permanent
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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 level
* Provide expert HR guidance across employee relations, employment law, and organisational policy, ensuring compliant and commercially sound outcomes
* Support, coach, and influence managers to improve capability and consistency in people management
* Oversee HR systems, payroll governance, benefits, and reporting, driving efficiency and data integrity
* Identify organisational risks and support the business through change, promoting a structured and consistent HR framework
Skills & Experience Required:
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within manufacturing or a similar environment
* CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience)
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and proven experience handling employee relations cases independently
* Experience operating in a standalone or autonomous HR role and coaching managers
* Highly organised, IT literate, and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
This 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.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the HR function, including line management of the HR & Payroll Advisor, and contribute at senior leadership level
* Provide expert HR guidance across employee relations, employment law, and organisational policy, ensuring compliant and commercially sound outcomes
* Support, coach, and influence managers to improve capability and consistency in people management
* Oversee HR systems, payroll governance, benefits, and reporting, driving efficiency and data integrity
* Identify organisational risks and support the business through change, promoting a structured and consistent HR framework
Skills & Experience Required:
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within manufacturing or a similar environment
* CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience)
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and proven experience handling employee relations cases independently
* Experience operating in a standalone or autonomous HR role and coaching managers
* Highly organised, IT literate, and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
This 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.
Date
30/04/2026
Job Ref.
MKI791346