Head of HR

  • Erith
  • Permanent
  • Tue Mar 24 10:55:37 2026
  • SR626

Job Title: Head of HR – **must speak Mandarin OR Cantonese**

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Kent

Salary: Up to £50,000

Job title can be: Head of HR or HR Manager or Senior HR Officer

  • On-site, Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm (1hr unpaid break)
  • Will consider Sponsorship

Responsibilities:

  • Administering payroll and payroll records
  • Managing the recruitment, onboarding and exiting practices; in charge of the performance management, disciplinary and grievance procedures
  • Maintaining appropriate systems for HR practices including personal files, performance and absence management, etc.
  • Contributing to the development of the strategic direction of the company and to work collaboratively across various disciplines to help achieve business objectives and targets
  • Maintaining and optimising company polices and practices by adopting the latest polices and regulations
  • Collecting teams’ feedback and to provide periodic reports to the Senior Management Team
  • Assisting with other ad-hoc tasks

Requirements:

  • Proven HR generalist experience of 3 years is expected
  • Must be able to speak fluent Mandarin or Cantonese and English
  • Exceptional organisational and communication skills is required together with proven leadership capabilities and solid knowledge of employment legislation and its application
  • A proactive team player with strong customer service and problem solving skills
  • Experienced in developing and supporting line managers through changes
  • An ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and diplomacy is crucial
  • Self-motivated and able to work under own autonomy or as part of a team
  • Experience in a fast-paced sector is beneficial e.g. Food, FMCG, Manufacturing or Logistics

Language Requirements:

  • Mandarin Chinese (fluent) OR Cantonese
  • English (fluent)
  • Any other languages will be a plus!

Apply today if you feel you have the right experience and skills.

Ref: INDSR