Responsibilities
* Partner with senior management to design and deliver HR strategies that support business goals.
* Manage the complete employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, development, performance, and exits.
* Lead on employee relations, including disciplinary, grievances, and redundancy processes and provide generalist support.
* Maintain and improve HR policies and our HR information system.
* Analyse and report on key HR metrics, supporting strategic decision‑making.
* As the primary HR presence at the site, provide comprehensive and commercially focused professional advice on HR policies, procedures, employment legislation, and best practice across a wide range of day‑to‑day matters.
* Provide commercially sound recommendations based on data insights, operational needs, and knowledge of employment legislation and relevant case law.
* Support and coach managers to effectively manage attendance, productivity, and team performance.
* Interpret and analyse HR data to identify trends and support business decisions.
* Coordinate logistics for HR‑related activities and initiatives.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and practices.
* Update CVs and competencies, monitor and organise employee training.
* Any other duties required by the business.
Person Specification
* Previous experience working in an SME.
* Proven experience as a HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor in a generalist capacity.
* Strong up to date knowledge of UK Employment Law and HR best practice.
* Confident working independently and influencing at a senior level.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Experience in a manufacturing or similar environment (desirable).
Working Hours
* Monday – Thursday 08:30 – 16:30
* Friday 08:30 – 15:30
* Flexible working for school hours can be accommodated.
* This will be fully office based.
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