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This role will be full time Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, based at our Chichester office. Welcoming candidates who live within a commutable distance. About KT Healthcare: A family-owned private therapy company specialising in Autism Diagnostic Services. Our core values centre around establishing meaningful connections with our patients and their families while delivering diagnostic assessments of the highest quality. We collaborate extensively with GPs, NHS ICBs and aim to deliver high-quality diagnostic assessments and reports. Position Overview and Scope: This is a pivotal role within KT Healthcare, responsible for leading and developing the People function while providing comprehensive HR support across the organisation. As the primary HR lead, you will act as a trusted advisor to managers and colleagues, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, supporting organisational growth, and driving people-focused initiatives that align with business objectives. The role requires an experienced hands-on HR professional manager, who thrives in a fast-paced SME environment, balancing strategic planning with operational delivery. You will be responsible for maintaining and developing HR systems, policies, processes and employee engagement initiatives whilst contributing to wider business decisions as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. You will be an experienced manager who has a self-starter attitude who is easily adaptable and enthusiastic.
Job Responsibility
Lead and develop the HR function
Act as the first point of contact and trusted advisor for all HR-related matters
Attend and actively contribute to Senior Leadership Team and management meetings
Support business projects and strategic initiatives from a people perspective
Promote KT Healthcare’s values and culture
Provide direct line management to your team
Conduct regular 1:1s, supervisions, probations and appraisals
Lead performance reviews and objective setting
Delegate tasks appropriately and provide clear direction, feedback and support
Support the development of skills, knowledge and progression
Provide professional guidance and support to managers on employee relations matters
Support in any Employee Relations meetings
Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and regulatory requirements
Develop, review and maintain HR policies, procedures and documentation
Conduct HR audits and ensure employee files, contracts and documentation remain compliant
Manage and maintain the HR Information System (BrightHR)
Oversee the full employee lifecycle
Manage recruitment activities across the organisation
Lead and maintain the onboarding and compliance platform (Credentially)
Support payroll administration processes
Coordinate and administer training, development and performance review processes
Monitor organisational structures and workforce planning requirements
Support managers with organisational change, restructuring and workforce planning projects
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems and employee experience
Manage employee engagement initiatives
Produce HR reports, metrics and workforce data
Support data-driven decision-making through analysis of HR and workforce trends
Maintain accurate and insightful reporting
Requirements
Minimum of 2-3 years proven experience in a standalone HR Generalist, HR Manager or People Manager role
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Experience working within an SME environment, managing a broad range of HR responsibilities
Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Comfortable balancing strategic HR initiatives with operational delivery
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritise competing demands
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Employee Relations Management
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
HR Policy Development and Review
HR Compliance and Employment Law
HRIS Management
Onboarding and Workforce Compliance Systems
HR Reporting and Data Analysis
Performance Management
Workforce Planning
Microsoft Office Suite and associated business applications
CIPD Level 5 qualification (minimum) paired with at least 2-3 years equivalent managerial HR experience