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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, ensuring it supports the ongoing growth and success of KT Healthcare
Act as the first point of contact and trusted advisor for all HR-related matters across the business
Attend and actively contribute to Senior Leadership Team and management meetings, providing updates on staffing, recruitment, people initiatives, organisational structure and business risks
Support business projects and strategic initiatives from a people perspective
Promote KT Healthcare’s values and culture across all areas of the business
Undertake any other duties reasonably required to support the needs of the business
Provide direct line management to your team, supporting their day-to-day performance, development and wellbeing
Conduct regular 1:1s, supervisions, probations and appraisals
Lead performance reviews and objective setting to support growth and accountability
Delegate tasks appropriately and provide clear direction, feedback and support
Support the development of their skills, knowledge and progression within the HR function
Provide professional guidance and support to managers on employee relations matters including performance management, disciplinary processes, grievances, absence management and capability concerns
Support in any Employee Relations meetings, offering advice and structure
Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and regulatory requirements
Develop, review and maintain HR policies, procedures and documentation to ensure legal compliance and best practice
Conduct HR audits and ensure employee files, contracts and documentation remain compliant
Manage and maintain the HR Information System (BrightHR), ensuring employee records remain accurate, secure and up to date
Oversee the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, induction, development, retention and offboarding
Manage recruitment activities across the organisation, supporting hiring managers to attract and retain high-quality talent
Lead and maintain the onboarding and compliance platform (Credentially), ensuring all workforce documentation and checks are completed and monitored effectively
Support payroll administration processes through accurate employee data management
Coordinate and administer training, development and performance review processes
Monitor organisational structures and workforce planning requirements, making recommendations to support business growth
Support managers with organisational change, restructuring and workforce planning projects
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems and employee experience
Manage employee engagement initiatives and contribute towards maintaining a positive workplace culture
Produce HR reports, metrics and workforce data to support business decision-making
Support data-driven decision-making through analysis of HR and workforce trends
Maintain accurate and insightful reporting to support planning and operational effectiveness
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
CIPD Level 5 qualification (minimum) paired with at least 2-3 years equivalent managerial HR experience