HR Officer

HR Officer

Salary[:] Competitive

Hours[:] Full-time, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:15pm, with an early finish at 4:00pm on Fridays

Location[:] Broadstairs – on site

We are seeking a generalist HR Officer to support the HR function during a key ERP transformation project. Working closely with the HR Manager, the successful candidate will provide proactive HR support across the employee life cycle, including HR administration, employee relations and day‑to‑day HR activities. This is a great opportunity for a confident and adaptable HR Officer who is comfortable working independently where required.

Being proactive and approachable, with a strong onsite HR presence across all areas of the business.

Please note:

We are unable to accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK. Candidates should live within a 30 to 45 minute commute to Thanet.

• Providing generalist HR administration and operational support across the employee life cycle.
• Supporting the HR Manager with day‑to‑day HR activities and administrative duties.
• Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries from employees and managers, offering timely and accurate guidance.
• Managing employee relations issues, including sensitive or challenging conversations and supporting investigations where बाक् required.
• Supporting absence management processes and monitoring trends.
• Assisting with payroll preparation, including compiling and checking data in Excel for external processing.
• Coordinating the recruitment cycle, including supporting job adverts, shortlisting, interviews and onboarding.
• Maintaining accurate employee records using the Cascade HR system.
• Supporting HR reporting, documentation, contracts, policies and procedures.

• CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent experience);
  Level 5 desirable.
• Confident in supporting employee relations casework, including absence management and investigations.
• Payroll experience and strong Excel skills are desirable.
• Familiarity with HR systems (Cascade experience advantageous).

• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• On‑site role with opportunities to support and develop within the HR function.
• Supportive team environment during an exciting period of change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse andಿತರ inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.