HR Manager Location: Longton, Stoke-on-Trent Hours: Full-Time About the Role We're recruiting an experienced HR Manager to join a well‑established manufacturing business. This is a brand-new role, offering the exciting opportunity to build HR processes, culture, and structure from the ground up. You'll lead the full employee lifecycle, support managers across the site, and drive engagement, performance, and compliance in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Key Responsibilities Performance Management Implement and manage a structured appraisal process Support managers with objective setting and reviews Manage underperformance through improvement plans Identify training needs and development gaps Attendance & Absence Monitor attendance and manage all absence procedures Analyse absenteeism trends and introduce solutions Support supervisors with absence and lateness issues Maintain accurate records and produce reports Employee Relations Lead on disciplinaries, grievances, and investigations Provide guidance on policies and employment law Be a trusted point of contact for employees Promote a positive, fair, inclusive workplace culture HR Administration & Compliance Maintain personnel files in line with GDPR Keep policies compliant and up to date Prepare HR reports for senior leadership Manage holiday tracking and return‑to‑work processes Engagement & Culture Lead well...