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Position: HR Manager (4-Month Rolling Maternity Cover Contract)

Location: Southend-on-Sea
Contract Type: 4-month rolling contract (maternity cover)
Hours: 8am - 5pm

Key Responsibilities for a HR Manager:

We're looking for an experienced and adaptable HR Manager to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This 4-month rolling contract will support the HR function across three of our Europe businesses (approx. 70-80 employees) located in Southend and London.

As the HR Manager, you'll be responsible for all aspects of the employee lifecycle, ensuring legal compliance, maintaining a positive work culture, and supporting our managers and teams. You will also play a hands-on role in health & safety and site management.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes
Handling employee relations matters, disciplinaries, and welfare support
Maintaining and updating HR policies and employment documentation
Leading the annual appraisal process and supporting training coordination
Ensuring HR records are accurate, up to date, and GDPR-compliant
Collaborating with the Finance team to ensure payroll alignment
Managing health & safety procedures with third-party support
Providing first-line HR advice to staff and coaching to managers
Overseeing employee engagement initiatives and internal communications
Site management duties, including supervision of the Southend receptionist and coordination of facilities and contractor servicesThe role is based in our Southend studio, with occasional travel to London as required.

Key Qualities / Skills for a HR Manager:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Solid understanding of employment law and HR best practices
Able to manage sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism
Highly organised with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
Confident working independently
Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel)
Experience with Apple Mac systems (helpful but not essential)
Familiarity with health & safety and risk assessmentsExperience Required for a HR Manager:

At least 2 years in a generalist HR role (essential)
Previous experience in health & safety responsibilities (preferred)This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional to step in and support a growing business. If you're proactive and people-focused, we'd love to hear from you.

If you're interested in this role, please apply today