HR Manager Location: Ideally based near Bristol Industry: Fluid Power / Engineering / Manufacturing Travel: Multi-site – visiting multiple UK locations as required About the Company Our client is a well-established Fluid Power company with multiple sites across the UK, supplying high-quality engineering solutions, components, and services to a wide range of industrial sectors. The business is built on technical excellence, strong customer relationships, and a commitment to continuous improvement. As the company continues to grow, they are now seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to play a key role in developing and standardising people processes across their sites. The Role Reporting directly to the General Manager, the HR Business Partner will provide hands-on HR support across several business locations, acting as a trusted partner to managers and site leads. This is a multi-site role requiring a proactive, people-focused professional who enjoys being visible and engaging with teams at all levels. * Partnering with managers across multiple locations to deliver a consistent and effective HR service. * Leading employee engagement initiatives and helping foster a positive, high-performance culture. * Supporting learning and development, including identifying training needs, creating and delivering training packages, and tracking progress. * Assisting in standardising employment contracts, HR policies, and documentation across all branches. * Providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, and talent development. * Collaborating with leadership to implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives. * Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives. * Occasionally travelling to other UK sites to support local teams (with travel planned and manageable). The Person The ideal candidate will be a confident and adaptable HR professional with experience in engineering, service, or manufacturing environments. They should be comfortable working in a multi-site setting and have a strong understanding of the challenges faced by technical or operational teams. * Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar HR generalist role. * Background in engineering, service, or manufacturing industries. * Multi-site experience – comfortable supporting multiple business units and locations. * Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices. * Demonstrated experience in Learning & Development, including designing and delivering training initiatives. * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. * Self-motivated, organised, and able to work both strategically and operationally. * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally between sites. What’s on Offer * Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000, dependent on experience. * Opportunity to shape and standardise HR practices across a growing, technically driven business. * Varied and engaging role with real influence and visibility across the organisation. Supportive environment within a respected UK engineering group