Hr Manager

Company – Landscaping Construction Company

Job Title – HR Manager

Location – Dartford

Salary - Negotiable

We have a new opportunity for a highly experienced and strategically minded Human Resources Manager to lead and oversee all HR functions across the organisation. This is a pivotal leadership role, requiring a practitioner who can operate both at a strategic level and with hands-on operational effectiveness. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping our people strategy, embedding a high-performance culture, and ensuring full compliance with employment legislation and best practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes including job scoping, vacancy advertising, structured interviewing, and seamless onboarding of new employees.
• Assess and forecast workforce planning requirements aligned with the organisation’s operational and strategic objectives.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, handling issues with professionalism, impartiality, and in accordance with employment law.
• Support and advise line managers on performance management, disciplinary procedures, and grievance handling.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance workplace culture through targeted engagement initiatives.

HR Policy, Compliance & Governance

• Develop, implement, and continuously review HR policies and procedures to ensure full compliance with UK employment law and organisational standards.
• Maintain accurate HR records, reporting frameworks, and documentation in line with GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Ensure all compensation, benefits, health & safety, and promotion structures are equitable, legally compliant, and competitively positioned.

Learning, Development & Organisational Effectiveness

• Design and coordinate training and development programmes that align with business needs and support employee career progression.
• Review organisational structures, reporting lines, and operational procedures, recommending improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Partner with senior leadership to define and deliver the organisation’s people strategy and HR transformation agenda.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Requirements

• A minimum of 7–10 years’ progressive experience in a Human Resources Management or Senior HR Business Partner role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK employment law, ACAS codes of practice, and HR best practice frameworks.
• Demonstrated expertise in recruitment, talent management, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Exceptional organisational skills and a high degree of professional discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with HRIS/HR management software platforms.
• A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional qualification).

Desirable Attributes

• Relevant qualification (or working towards).
• Demonstrable experience in HR policy development, organisational design, and change management.
• Strong negotiation, mediation, and conflict-resolution capabilities.
• Prior exposure to facilities management, security services, or a similarly regulated sector is an advantage.