HR Manager Location: Bridgend (South Wales) Reports to: Managing Director Team: Management (with direct line management responsibility for an HR Administrator) Level: Management About the Role: We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded HR Manager to join our management team. This is a full generalist HR role within a manufacturing environment, offering the opportunity to shape and deliver best practice HR while acting as a trusted partner to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). As HR Manager, youll be the key contact for all HR matters providing strategic advice, managing employee relations, supporting recruitment and development, and ensuring compliance across all people-related activities. Youll also manage and mentor an HR Administrator, while working closely with Group HR colleagues to deliver consistent, high-quality HR support across the business. What Youll Do: Training & Development Deliver HR inductions for new starters and ensure probation reviews are completed. Support succession planning and functional team development. Resourcing & Recruitment Benchmark salaries and contribute to workforce planning. Issue contracts of employment and manage onboarding. Employee Relations Provide expert advice on ER issues including disciplinary, grievance, and performance management. Ensure employment policies are applied fairly and consistently. Generalist HR Administration Ensure GDPR compliance across all HR processes. Produce HR metrics and management information reports. What Were Looking For: Essential Experience & Skills Proven experience as a Senior HR Advisor or HR Manager within manufacturing. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Experience of SEDEX / BRC audits. Generalist HR expertise including employee relations, recruitment, and HR systems. Payroll process knowledge (SAGE or equivalent). GDPR awareness in an HR context. Advanced absence management expertise. Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills. IT proficiency including Excel, PowerPoint, and HR systems. Desirable CIPD Level 3 (or working towards). Experience with SAGE 200 Payroll / ERP. Salary is £55K - £65K