HR Manager Location: Portsmouth Salary: Up to £55,000 + Car Allowance Type: Full-time | Permanent | On Site An established and growing international engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the UK HR function. This is a senior, hands-on role, offering the opportunity to shape people strategy, embed robust HR processes, and act as a trusted partner to the leadership team during a period of growth and change. The Role Reporting directly into senior leadership, you will take full ownership of HR across a UK workforce of under 100 employees, supported by an HR Administrator. You will operate as a key member of the leadership team, balancing strategic input with day-to-day operational delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead the HR function and contribute to business strategy and organisational design Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, processes, and systems Manage all employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with UK employment law Oversee visa compliance and international employee considerations Drive KPI-led people management, producing HR dashboards and insight for senior leaders Manage end-to-end recruitment, training, apprenticeships, and talent development Support performance management and address under performance where required Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimisation and automation About You CIPD ...