Your new company Hays are working on behalf of a leading manufacturing company in the North West to recruit a HR Manager / HR Business Partner to join their team. This is a 12 month position that offers hybrid working and a highly competitive salary. Your new role As HR Manager, you will be joining an established team and your key responsibilities will include HR Service Delivery - providing responsive, practical support to leaders and employees across 2 sites. Employee Relations & Absence Management - managing cases and ensuring processes align with statutory requirements and company policies. Recruitment & Talent Management - supporting site leadership with talent management, succession planning and training programs across all levels of the organisation. Compliance, Governance & Risk - owning and executing the UK HR compliance plan while ensuring all existing policies are kept up to date and implement new policies and procedures in accordance with changes to Northern Ireland and UK employment legislation. You will also Partner with leadership to embed the UK culture and wellbeing plan, including communications and workforce engagement activities, which drive a positive, sustainable culture. What you'll need to succeed As HR Manager / HR Business Partner, essentially, you will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar HR role within a fast-paced environment. You will have CIPD Level 5 qualification (or higher). Strong knowledge of UK and NI employment law and HR best practices. Proven ability to communicate confidently and influence stakeholders at all levels. Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and have a legal right to work in the UK. What you'll get in return A fantastic opportunity to work within a leading manufacturing company and HR team. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Jane Deeney now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Benefits: Competitive