Job Description

Overview

Are you a strategic HR leader ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, multi-site environment? An established business in the Utilities and Civil Engineering sector is seeking a Group HR Manager to drive people strategy, employee engagement, and compliance across its growing operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Shape and deliver HR strategies aligned with business goals and values.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and talent retention initiatives.
• Champion employee wellbeing, engagement, and development.
• Oversee training programs and ensure compliance across the group.
• Advise managers on employee relations, performance, and disciplinary matters.
• Ensure legal compliance and uphold company policies.
• Drive HR analytics and reporting (turnover, absenteeism, training).
• Lead mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Manage HR systems and maintain data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Develop reward, recognition, and benefits frameworks.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on workforce planning and organisational design.

Data Protection and Compliance

• Monitor and advise on UK GDPR and data protection compliance.
• Maintain policies and deliver training across the business.
• Act as the main contact for the ICO.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven HR leadership experience, ideally across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Expertise in employee relations, recruitment, L&D, and organisational development.
• Solid understanding of TUPE regulations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrable knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Details

• Location: Maidstone, Kent (with regular travel to other UK sites)
• Benefits: Life insurance (4x salary), 33 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays), and more
• Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week (Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm)
• Contract: Permanent
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources and Management
• Industries: Civil Engineering