Success Recruit are currently working with a well-established and reputable distributor within the construction industry, who are looking to recruit an Office Manager with HR Expertise to provide hands-on office support for their team based in Kent.

The successful Office Manager with HR Expertise will work closely with the Managing Director, acting as an integral senior member of staff managing the efficiency and daily operation of the office & employees. This position will be suited to a 'people-person’ with expertise in office/people management, operations, and HR.

The successful Office Manager will be expected to:

Demonstrate previous office / commercial awareness working in a growing business supporting management and the smooth operation of the office daily
Working closely with the team, embracing culture & supporting everyone to reach potential & support with progression long term
Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, both written & verbal
Demonstrate excellent efficiency, organisation, and attention to detail

The successful Office Manager will be rewarded with:

Working closely with the MD, playing an integral position within a growing business
The ability to support with change that supports business growth
20 days + bank holiday + Christmas shut down
On-site free parking
Breakfast every Friday

Job Description

The Office Manager will be managing the day-to-day running and organisation of the office environment & team, with a particular focus on HR support and implementing processes and structure.

Duties to include but not limited to:

Review, improve & implement new processes and office procedures where it will add value
Review & prepare weekly & monthly performance reports reflecting targets, margins etc
Attend weekly / monthly directors’ meetings
Arrange & conduct regular 1 to 1’s with staff members
Support with new starters, onboarding and recruitment administration to include job descriptions, offer letters, references & liaising with preferred recruiter
Support managing business growth with employment structure
Work closely with management team on training requirements as required
Manage day to day HR administration include holiday, sickness, absences
Manage internal staff queries, supporting them make affective decision-making for the future with customer enquiries
Manage day to day office operations to ensure the smooth running
Occasionally attend trade shows to represent the business alongside director and team

This position will suit someone who enjoys working within a professional, supportive, and collaborative working environment. Confident working closely with the MD and having experience in a previous position similar would benefit the successful applicant, along with effective communication and the ability to take responsibility on as the position grows.

Hours: Monday to Friday (core office hours between 7.30am - 4.30pm - flexible start time, latest finish 4:30pm)

Salary: £35 - £43k dependant on experience

Dear Job seeker! We value your application however we are unable to respond to everyone directly due to high volumes we receive. Please be assured though that we will review your CV and should we believe you meet the experience needed for this vacancy one of the team at Success Recruit will be in touch very shortly!

In the meantime, we wish you all the best in your new job search and finding a position you will be happy long term within.