Human Resources Manager
Up to £50k + excellent benefits
Whetstone (LE8) + regular travel to Frankley (B45)
Full Time Flexible start/finish times 33 days holiday Pension Healthcare
About Us
Base Materials Ltd is a specialist chemical engineering manufacturer operating across two sites in Whetstone and Frankley. We produce styling, modelling and tooling materials for high-precision moulds and models, supplying industries such as automotive, aerospace, motorsport, marine and wider industrial sectors. Following three years of record growth and with bold plans ahead, we are strengthening our internal capabilities with the appointment of an experienced HR Manager.
About the Role
Base Materials is growing fast and were looking for a confident, commercially-minded HR Manager who can lead a small HR function, handle complex ER with ease, and help shape the people strategy for a manufacturing business in an exciting period of growth.
Youll be the senior HR lead on site, mentoring our enthusiastic HR Officer and working closely with an experienced external HR Consultant. This is a role for someone who thrives in a hands-on SME environment where pace, pragmatism and commercial thinking matter.
What Youll Be Doing
Being the go-to HR expert for managers especially on Employee Relations.
Leading and coaching the HR Officer, ensuring high-quality, compliant outputs.
Running and improving all HR processes (policies, systems, reporting, audits).
Driving cultural and performance improvements across both sites.
Handling complex ER cases confidently and independently.
Overseeing recruitment, onboarding and retention for a growing workforce.
Delivering practical management training that builds capability.
Ensuring HRIS data, KPIs and reporting are accurate and meaningful.
What Were Looking For (No Compromise)
? Solid HR Generalist experience in an SME manufacturing environment
? Strong ER background capable of leading complex cases
? CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience
? Experience acting as the senior HR decision-maker
? Ability to balance detail with commercial, pragmatic judgement
? Experience mentoring or developing junior HR colleagues
? Highly organised, robust, confident, and solutions-focused
? Full UK driving licence + ability to travel between sites
Desirable: PeopleHR experience, ISO/quality framework experience.
Who You Are
Straight-talking. Commercial. Drives things forward. Builds trust quickly. Keeps calm under pressure. Empowers people. Raises standards. Makes HR matter.
Why Join Us?
Because youll have the space and autonomy to truly shape the HR function, influence culture and capability, and be part of a business with momentum and ambition not bureaucracy.
Apply Now
Send your CV and a brief covering letter explaining why youre right for this role, including salary expectations.
Deadline: 15 December 2025 (applications reviewed as received).
No agencies, and please apply only through this process otherwise your application may not be passed on.
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