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Senior Human Resources Manager, wednesbury
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Client:
Talent Fox Recruitment
Location:
wednesbury, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
07.06.2025
Expiry Date:
22.07.2025
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Job Description:
Senior HR Manager
Location: Onsite – Wednesbury
Sector: Manufacturing
Overview
We are seeking a commercially minded and experienced Senior HR Manager to lead the HR function at our busy manufacturing site in Wednesbury. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, responsible for developing and delivering the people strategy, managing a small HR team, and partnering with senior leadership to drive business success through exceptional people management.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership
* Shape and implement the site’s HR strategy in alignment with wider business objectives and workforce plans.
* Serve as a senior business partner to functional heads and site leadership, advising on organisational design, cultural development, and performance improvement.
* Ensure HR practices contribute to operational excellence, employee engagement, and talent retention.
Team Leadership & Capability Building
* Lead, develop, and coach a small HR team to deliver consistent, high-quality support across the employee lifecycle.
* Build a proactive, solution-oriented HR culture that supports line managers and enhances the employee experience.
HR Policy, Compliance & ER
* Oversee the creation, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures in line with employment law and industry standards.
* Manage complex employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, and restructures with a pragmatic, legally sound approach.
* Drive site-wide talent and succession planning in collaboration with department heads.
* Implement development programmes and career pathways to build internal capability and future leadership.
* Lead workforce planning efforts to align headcount, skills, and structure with operational needs.
Recruitment & Employer Branding
* Oversee recruitment activities for skilled and operational roles, ensuring an efficient, inclusive process.
* Position the site as an employer of choice in the manufacturing sector through targeted attraction and retention strategies.
L&D and Organisational Development
* Lead the site’s learning and development agenda, ensuring mandatory, technical, and leadership training is delivered effectively.
* Promote a continuous learning culture and support managers with coaching and capability development.
HR Projects & Transformation
* Deliver key HR projects, including systems upgrades, process improvements, and change initiatives.
* Identify and embed best practices in HR operations and employee engagement.
Reporting & Analytics
* Produce and present key HR metrics and insights to drive data-informed decisions.
* Monitor KPIs across turnover, absence, ER, and engagement to inform business priorities.
Experience & Qualifications
* CIPD Level 7 qualified (or working towards)
* 8–10+ years HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role
* Strong track record in a manufacturing, industrial, or unionised environment
* Experienced in leading ER casework, team management, and HR strategy implementation
* Solid understanding of UK employment legislation and its application in practice
* Competence in using HRIS systems and Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
* Strategic and commercial thinking
* Inspirational leadership and team development
* Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
* Change management capability
* Resilience, adaptability, and a hands-on attitude
* Analytical and data-driven approach to HR decision-making
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