HR Manager – Employee Experience
Newcastle upon Tyne
Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits
Be part of something bigger.
We’re a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation with a reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability. Our success is built on people – and we’re now investing in them by strengthening our HR function with a brand-new role: HR Manager – Employee Experience.
This is a unique opportunity to make your mark, driving cultural change and ensuring our workplace is fair, engaging, and high-performing. If you’re passionate about employee relations, wellbeing, and helping people thrive at work, this role offers the platform to really make a difference.
The Opportunity
As HR Manager – Employee Experience, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things employee relations. You’ll provide trusted advice to managers and leaders, partner with trade union representatives, and shape policies and practices that build consistency, trust, and collaboration across the business.
With this being a brand-new position, you’ll have the freedom to define its direction, develop proactive strategies, and put your own stamp on how we support and engage our people.
What You’ll Be Doing
✔ Leading all employee relations casework – from disciplinary and grievance to absence and performance.
✔ Coaching and supporting managers to build confidence in people management.
✔ Reviewing and developing policies to align with legislation, best practice, and company values.
✔ Building constructive relationships with trade unions and employee representatives.
✔ Driving initiatives that promote wellbeing, engagement, and recognition.
✔ Delivering training and workshops to upskill managers and supervisors.
✔ Supporting change processes, including restructures, redundancies, and TUPE.
✔ Playing a key role in shaping our future HR systems and processes.
About You
We’re looking for a confident, proactive HR professional who combines deep technical expertise with the interpersonal skills to influence and coach others. You’ll be comfortable managing complex, sensitive issues while also driving initiatives that improve the wider employee experience.
You’ll need to bring:
CIPD Level 5 (or above).
In-depth knowledge of UK employment law.
Proven experience working with trade unions.
Background in a manufacturing or operational environment.
Strong track record in coaching and supporting managers.
Ability to use data and insights to inform decision-making.You’ll be:
Flexible, solutions-focused, and resilient.
An excellent communicator with strong influencing skills.
Detail-oriented with a drive for continuous improvement.
Passionate about employee relations and workplace culture.What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary & generous benefits package.
Flexible working – site-based with home working available Mondays and Fridays.
Short Fridays – finish at 2pm!
Core hours that support work-life balance.
Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
A collaborative, forward-thinking HR team where your ideas are valued.Ready to Apply?
If you’re an experienced HR professional with the drive to shape a positive, engaging workplace culture, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build the future of employee experience