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, you'll 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. You'll 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 You'll 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 We're 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: In person