HR Manager – People Development (Manufacturing)
Overview
This is a great opportunity for a hands‑on, people‑focused HR leader to make a real impact across a busy manufacturing site in Keighley. You’ll shape how the organisation grows its skills, supports its people, and builds a culture where teams feel confident, capable, and ready for what’s ahead.
Purpose of the Role
You’ll lead the full HR agenda on site while driving a practical, forward‑looking people‑development strategy that supports quality, safety, and operational performance. As part of the senior team, you’ll be a trusted partner to leaders—helping them build strong teams, develop talent, and create an environment where people can do their best work.
Key Responsibilities
People Development & Capability Building
Create and deliver a clear development plan that reflects current needs, future skills, and succession priorities.
* Introduce simple, transparent development pathways for operators, team leaders, and supervisors.
* Strengthen leadership capability through coaching, targeted support, and practical development programmes.
* Champion apprenticeships, technical training, and cross‑skilling to build a flexible, resilient workforce.
* Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and shared accountability.
Operational HR Leadership
* Provide confident, pragmatic HR support across ER, performance, attendance, and workforce planning.
* Keep policies and processes consistent, fair, and aligned with legislation and company values.
* Use workforce data and insights to guide decisions around skills, resourcing, and development.
Culture, Engagement & Wellbeing
* Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe workplace where people feel respected and able to contribute.
* Lead engagement activity that strengthens communication, recognition, and teamwork across shifts.
* Support wellbeing through early conversations, practical interventions, and a people‑first approach.
Change & Continuous Improvement
* Support change with clear communication, coaching, and structured rollout.
* Look for opportunities to simplify HR processes and improve the employee experience.
* Work with leaders to embed consistent behaviours and ways of working.
Experience & Attributes
* Strong HR generalist experience within manufacturing, engineering, or similar operational environments.
* A track record in people development, coaching, and building capability.
* Confident, credible partnering style with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Practical, solutions‑focused, and comfortable working at pace.
* Approachable, empathetic, and committed to building trust and psychological safety.
* CIPD Level 5 (minimum); Level 7 desirable
HR Manager People Development • Keighley, England, GB
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