Human Resources Manager

Working for Hochiki Europe

At Hochiki Europe, we’re committed to giving our customers the best—both through the quality of our products and the service we provide. We know that our people are the driving force behind our success, and we truly value the impact each employee makes. In return, we offer rewarding careers, competitive benefits, and plenty of opportunities to grow in a supportive, energetic workplace.

Our culture is shaped by Hochiki Corporation’s Core Values: Integrity, Passion, Challenge and Teamwork

Department:          

Human Resources

Location:

Gillingham (with occasional travel to other locations)

Role Purpose

To lead the Hochiki Europe HR function by delivering a proactive and supportive HR business partnering service. This role champions people-focused initiatives, strengthens organisational capability and supports the business through effective and forward-thinking HR practices.

Who you’ll report to

Global Human Resources Director

What you’ll be doing:

Leading, supporting and developing the Hochiki Europe Human Resources Team, creating a positive and collaborative team culture built on Teamwork and shared success.

Overseeing the full employee lifecycle for Hochiki Europe employees, from onboarding through to development and transition.

Leading and evolving employee engagement initiatives, listening to feedback and proactively introducing ideas that improve the employee experience.

Partnering with People Managers to support Learning and Development activities, including identifying development needs, sourcing training solutions and managing the training budget.

Providing expert guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring advice and decisions reflect integrity, fairness and current employment legislation. This includes supporting investigations, disciplinaries, resolving workplace issues and advising on performance or grievance matters.

Overseeing payroll processes across the UK and international locations to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Partnering with the Global HR Director to lead and deliver HR projects that support business growth and continuous improvement.

Managing the HR database and employee records, ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality and compliance.

Establishing effective HR processes and documentation, including contracts, terms and conditions, the Employee Handbook and HR communications.

Managing employee benefits, including pension administration and liaising with providers for benefits such as Death in Service, EAP services and Private Medical Insurance.

Providing HR support and guidance for international colleagues and subsidiaries, including teams based in the Middle East, India and Italy.

Analysing HR metrics and insights to identify trends and opportunities, preparing reports and presentations that help drive positive business outcomes.

Collaborating with the Global HR Director and HR colleagues across our international businesses to maintain a consistent and aligned HR approach.

Who you’ll be working with:

Internal departments, including senior leaders and directors

Employees across the organisation

Colleagues in international offices and subsidiaries

Person Specification

We are looking for someone who brings enthusiasm for people, a collaborative mindset and a desire to make a positive impact. You will value Integrity, embrace Passion & Challenge, and thrive when working as part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent professional qualification), GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths, or comparable experience and qualifications

Experience

Significant experience working within Human Resources

Desirable: Experience operating at HR Manager, HR Business Partner or a similar level

Knowledge

Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a practical and supportive way

Technical skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, HR systems (BambooHR) and payroll processes (Moorepay)

Personal Qualities

Integrity: Acts with honesty, fairness and professionalism, building trust across the organisation.

Passion & Challenge: Brings energy and curiosity to the role, continually looking for ways to improve HR practices and support people development.

Teamwork: Builds strong relationships and works collaboratively with colleagues across teams and locations.

Organisation & Accountability: Able to manage priorities effectively, balancing multiple responsibilities while maintaining high standards.

Communication: Confident communicator who can provide clear guidance and influence positively across the organisation.

Continuous Improvement: Open to new ideas and approaches, always looking for ways to strengthen processes and enhance the employee experience.