HR Manager (12-Month Maternity Cover) Up to £60,000 + Excellent Benefits Start: December/ January Hours: Full-time, site-based About the Company Our client is a leading Bristol manufacturer, employing around 500 employees across three sites across Bristol. This role is based in their Head Office in South Bristol (BS3). The Role We are looking for an experienced HR Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. Reporting to the HR Director, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the HR function, manage a team of four, and partner closely with senior leaders to drive the people strategy, engagement, culture, and operational excellence. This is a hands-on, varied HR leadership role within a friendly, values-driven environment where you will play a key role in organisational effectiveness and employee experience. Key Responsibilities HR Operations & Advisory Act as the escalation point for daily HR queries, including ER, payroll admin, pensions, benefits, family leave and recruitment. Provide practical, solution-focused HR guidance to managers and employees. Team Leadership Line manage and develop a team of four HR professionals. Run 1:1s, team meetings, cross-skilling and development planning. Maintain and update the HR skills matrix; drive continuous improvement. Business Partnering & Strategy Partner with senior managers to support business objectives and workforce plannin...