Job Title: HR & Office Manager
Location: Corby
Job Type: Full-time, On-site
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 8:30am – 5:00pm; Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR & Office Manager to lead our human resources function and oversee day-to-day office operations. This is a dual-role position combining strategic HR management with the practicalities of running a busy office environment. A key focus of this role will be bringing all recruitment in-house — identifying talent gaps, headhunting candidates, building talent pipelines, and leading end-to-end recruitment for all departments. The ideal candidate will be confident in their ability to attract, assess, and hire high-quality candidates across all functions, from operational to senior-level roles.

HUMAN RESOURCES & RECRUITMENT (PRIMARY FOCUS)

· Full-Cycle Recruitment: Take ownership of all recruitment activities including drafting job descriptions, advertising roles, sourcing and headhunting candidates, conducting interviews, and managing the selection process.
· Strategic Hiring: Work closely with department heads to forecast hiring needs and create recruitment plans to support business growth.
· Headhunting & Talent Sourcing: Proactively identify and approach passive candidates using platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, CV databases, and industry networks.
· Onboarding & Induction: Develop and manage onboarding programmes that ensure new employees are welcomed, trained, and integrated into the business effectively.
· Employer Branding: Promote Chemence as an employer of choice by developing content and campaigns to support recruitment marketing efforts.
· HR Compliance: Maintain up-to-date policies and ensure adherence to UK employment law and company procedures.
· Employee Relations: Support and advise on disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance management matters, maintaining clear records of ER cases.
· Performance Management: Oversee and manage performance appraisal systems to foster a culture of high performance and accountability.
· Training & Development: Identify training needs, source external providers, and manage in-house development initiatives to enhance employee skillsets.
· HR Administration: Maintain and update the HRIS, employee records, contracts, and personnel files with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
· HR Reporting: Prepare and present HR metrics and reports to senior leadership, highlighting trends and actionable insights.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

· CIPD Level 5 (CIPD Level 3 may be considered).
· Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field desirable.
· At least 5 years’ experience in a combined HR and office management role.
· Demonstrable experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes, ideally including headhunting.
· Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
· Experience supporting disciplinary, grievance, and employee relations processes.
· Track record of developing and improving internal HR policies and procedures.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

· Recruitment-Focused: Proven ability to proactively source, assess, and secure high-quality talent across multiple functions and levels.
· Organised & Detail-Oriented: Exceptional time management and attention to detail; able to juggle multiple responsibilities efficiently.
· Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels.
· IT Proficiency: Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel (including VLOOKUPs, formulas), and familiarity with HRIS software.
· Analytical Thinking: Able to interpret HR metrics and contribute to strategic decision-making.
· Discretion & Professionalism: Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive matters with the utmost discretion.
· Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic environment and is willing to take initiative and ownership of challenges.