Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties are proud to be working in partnership with a growing manufacturing business in the East Midlands to recruit an HR Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, hands-on HR professional to lead the HR function while overseeing day-to-day office operations. The role offers the chance to bring recruitment fully in-house, build talent pipelines, and shape the HR strategy within a supportive, high-performance environment. Responsibilities: * Lead full-cycle recruitment, including drafting job descriptions, advertising roles, sourcing and headhunting candidates, conducting interviews, and managing selection * Work with department heads to forecast hiring needs and create strategic recruitment plans * Develop and manage onboarding programmes to integrate new employees effectively * Maintain HR policies and ensure compliance with UK employment law * Support employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance management * Oversee performance appraisal systems to foster accountability and high performance * Identify training needs, manage internal and external development initiatives, and support learning and development activities * Maintain HR records, contracts, and HRIS systems with accuracy and confidentiality * Prepare and present HR metrics and reports to senior leadership, highlighting trends and insights * Manage office facilities, H&S compliance, security, and supplier relationships * Provide administrative and PA support to senior management, including diary management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements * Oversee internal processes and SOPs, driving efficiency, organisation, and a positive workplace culture Profile: * CIPD Level 5 qualified (Level 3 may be considered) * Minimum 5 years' experience in a combined HR and office management role * Proven experience managing full-cycle recruitment, including headhunting * Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice * Experience supporting disciplinary, grievance, and employee relations processes * Excellent organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities efficiently * Hands-on, proactive, and process-driven approach * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence and build trust at all levels * Advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel) and familiarity with HRIS systems * Discreet, professional, and able to handle confidential information with integrity Salary & Benefits: £40,000- £45,000 per annum benefits