Are you a proactive, hands on HR leader with experience with the manufacturing/production sector?
Have you experience leading and implementing HR strategy, working closely with senior leaders both in the UK and internationally and overseeing all aspects of HR?
If so, then we have the perfect position for you!!!
A large international manufacturing business based in Bury St Edmunds are currently looking to bring in a HR Manager to manage their UK function.
The position is paying between £60,000 - £80,000, annual bonus, company car plus many other benefits!!
What you'll be doing:
1. Advise and support managers on daily people management and business project development.
2. Ensure implementation and follow-up of HR initiatives aligned with Group HR strategy.
3. Handle employee and industrial relations, ensuring legal compliance.
4. Oversee the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance, leave, and exits.
5. Lead recruitment and selection in line with Group policies.
6. Identify training needs and implement development plans.
7. Drive internal HR communications and crisis communication efforts per Group strategy.
8. Develop HR reporting (headcount, budgets, forecasts) in line with Group guidelines.
9. Lead annual payroll and resource budgeting; analyze and optimize workforce costs.
10. Promote continuous improvement and employee wellbeing to strengthen culture and values.
11. Recommend actions to boost engagement, retention, and employer branding.
Experience and skills
12. At least 5 years' professional HR experience, preferably in leadership
13. Knowledge of reward systems and employment law
14. Excellent communication and team-building abilities
15. Empathetic approach with ability to motivate diverse teams
16. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
17. Experience influencing senior staff and directors
18. Comfortable with both strategic and operational HR tasks
Benefits
19. £60,000 - £80,000
20. Company Car
21. Annual Bonus
22. 25 Days Holiday
23. Hybrid Working
If you're a HR professional who is looking to lead and join a fantastic business, then apply now!!
Interested?
Contact Matthew Milburn at Rutherford Briant on 01473 921641 for a confidential discussion.
Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.