My client is looking for a HR Manager to cover a 3 month Fixed Term Contract position located in Rochester. This role will be fully office based.

In this role the successful candidate will take overall responsibility for leading the Human Resources function within the organisation. The role will involve working closely with the Senior Management Team to ensure that all areas of HR are effectively delivered. You will have line management responsibility for the other members in the department.

Main Responsibilities:

- Work closely with SMT to identify staff training needs
- Co-ordinate recruitment and implement effective recruitment and selection systems and processes in line with the recruitment policy
- Manage the interview cycle
- Put systems and processes in place to ensure that initial contract documents for employees are prepared and updated within required timescales
- Inductions for all new staff
- HR Information Management System
- Draw up contracts of employment and Contract for Services
- Provide Advice, guidance and support the SMT line managers and members of staff on all personnel related issue
- Advise the Executive Board and provide support on the process of investigations and complex employee relations issues including redundancies, settlement agreements and grievances

Person Specification:

- CIPD Level 5 or 7 essential
- Previous HR Management experience
- Full and up to date knowledge of HR best practice and complex employment law legislation
- Experience of managing staff
- Able to think and act strategically
- Excellent written and verbal skills including the ability to influence stake holders and deliver presentations where required
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail/working with accuracy
- Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in
- A `can do attitude` and an ability to solve issue as and when they arrive

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.