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HR Manager

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

My client is seeking an experienced and highly organised HR Manager to take ownership of all human resources operations across our organisation. This is a pivotal role, ensuring effective workforce planning, accurate payroll management, staff development, and full compliance with HR, data protection and safeguarding requirements.

This position offers the chance to play a key leadership role within a respected and collaborative international organisation.

Salary: Between £35,000 - £40,000
Location: Gateshead
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 07:30 until 16:30 (Hybrid working possible - to be discussed at interview)

What is on offer -

* A key HR leadership role within a respected European organisation
* A collaborative and international working environment
* Ongoing professional development
* 25 days annual leave
* Company shutdown period in August (2 weeks holiday must be taken during this time)

Key Responsibilities -

Workforce & Operational Management

* Manage staff rotas to ensure efficient workforce planning and operational coverage
* Review and approve weekly engineers' timesheets for accuracy and compliance
* Support managers with day-to-day workforce and resource planning

Payroll & Wages

* Process wages accurately and on time
* Manage payroll activities, liaising with payroll providers and finance teams
* Ensure compliance with employment and payroll legislation

Recruitment & Onboarding

* Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, from advertising to offer stage
* Coordinate and deliver structured onboarding and induction programmes
* Ensure all pre-employment checks and documentation are completed

Training & Development

* Coordinate training activities across the organisation
* Maintain and manage the training matrix, ensuring compliance with mandatory training
* Support continuous professional development initiatives

Meetings & Communication

* Organise and lead staff meetings
* Act as a key point of contact for HR-related queries
* Promote effective communication and employee engagement

HR Records & Compliance

* Maintain accurate HR records, contracts, and personnel files
* Ensure compliance with internal policies and legal requirements
* Manage DBS checks and background screening where required
* Ensure all HR processes comply with GDPR and confidentiality standards

About You

Essential -

* Degree or professional qualification in Human Resources or Business Administration
* Proven experience in an HR Manager or senior HR role
* Hands-on experience with payroll and workforce scheduling
* Strong knowledge of HR administration, recruitment, and training coordination
* Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and maintain a structured approach

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.

Kinetic plc treats all applications confidentially and we review all submissions.

Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.

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