Job Description
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £42,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8:30am–5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am–4:30pm
About the Role
We are recruiting an experienced HR Manager on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business. This is a standalone, hands-on role offering real scope to shape and lead the full HR function within a fast-paced engineering environment.
You will work closely with senior leaders, managers, and supervisors to support business objectives, strengthen people processes, and ensure compliance with employment legislation.
Key Responsibilities of the HR Manager
* Oversee and manage all aspects of the HR function across the business
* Partner with Directors and Management on workforce planning, people strategy, and organisational development
* Support managers to ensure teams are skilled, motivated, and properly resourced
* Administer and maintain the time and attendance system (Kelio)
* Collate and submit monthly working hours to an external payroll provider
* Design and implement effective recruitment, training, succession planning, and restructuring processes
* Manage end-to-end recruitment, including drafting job descriptions, advertising roles, interviewing, and onboarding
* Coordinate all pre-employment checks (DBS, right-to-work, professional registrations)
* Prepare contracts, offer letters, induction plans, and training agreements
* Review and manage pay structures, benefits, and benchmarking against industry standards
* Develop and maintain a robust performance management framework
* Lead employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives
* Coach and advise managers on leadership, performance, and employee relations matters
* Analyse HR data and report against KPIs and business metrics
* Maintain accurate employee records in line with legal and company requirements
* Support disciplinary, grievance, and absence management processes
* Manage apprenticeship administration, including government accounts and college liaison
* Ensure policies, procedures, and working practices remain legally compliant
* Stay current with employment law developments and HR best practice
* Act as a first point of contact for general HR queries
* Undertake additional duties aligned with business needs as required
Skills & Experience of the HR Manager
* Strong working knowledge of all core HR disciplines
* Up-to-date understanding of employment law and employee relations
* Confident user of Microsoft Office
* Analytical and data-driven approach to decision-making
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels
* Practical, solution-focused mindset
Person Specification of the HR Manager
* Proven experience in a senior HR role within a standalone or generalist capacity
* High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
* CIPD Level 5 qualification (minimum)
Benefits
* 20 days annual holiday, plus Bank Holidays and long service scheme (up to a maximum of 25 days plus bank hols).
* Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday (after completion of probation).
* Regular company social events, including a summer BBQ, Christmas brunch etc.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support and wellbeing advice.
* Discounted gym memberships to support health and wellbeing.
* Death in Service cover.
* Free on-site parking.
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