Description Job Title: Area HR Manager Department: Human Resources Location: Caerphilly (CF83) Salary: c. £40,000 - £50,000 Benefits Closing Date: Sunday 22 nd June 2025 Interviews will be conducted in the w/c 30 th June 2025 We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference. Are you passionate about empowering people and driving organisational excellence? Join our HR team and shape the future of our people strategy. What you will do: As an Area HR Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing effective HR solutions that align seamlessly with our organisational goals and people strategy. Working closely with the Managing Director, the local senior management team and various teams across the business, your insights and expertise will be instrumental in driving performance, engagement, and meaningful organisational change. In this role, you will: Lead HR delivery and realise strategic plans in partnership with the Senior HR Business Partner/HR Director. Hold primary HR responsibility for the Catnic group of companies, including two international offices in Germany and France. Drive improvements in organisational capability by analysing key HR metrics and addressing root cause issues. Provide expert coaching and guidance to management teams, enhancing their ability to lead effectively and confidently. Manage talent development processes, ensuring clear career progression and capability growth. Oversee employee engagement initiatives, delivering impactful communications, and action planning. Champion and facilitate organisational change, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder management. Handle employee relations cases sensitively, ensuring fairness and minimal risk. Contribute to wider Tata Steel UK group’s projects and initiatives What you will need: We’re looking for someone who has: Significant experience in HR management with proven expertise in change management, organisational development, and employee relations. Preferably with Chartered membership of a recognised professional HR body. Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and facilitation skills. Proven ability to build constructive relationships with Trade Unions and navigate complex employee relations confidently. Background in manufacturing or engineering environments is essential, with experience in the steel or metals sector being a bonus. Exposure to international operations or cross-border HR practices would be highly desirable. Solid project management and analytical abilities, coupled with excellent organisational skills. Comprehensive understanding of HR frameworks, reward systems, and legal compliance. If you are a strategic thinker, passionate about people development, and ready to contribute meaningfully to our dynamic team, we want to hear from you. Ready to make a difference? For more information or for an informal discussion please contact: Jon.Taylor@tatasteeleurope.com What we can offer you Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from: A market competitive salary 35 days holidays per annum Annual Pay Review Quarterly Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance Private Healthcare Scheme (Individual cover) One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution) We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services. Why us? Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea. Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today. Tata Steel in the UK is committed to our ambition of reducing energy consumption and to becoming a carbon neutral steelmaker by 2045, to find out more about our journey click here Stoves cooking less carbon – YouTube