Exciting HR Manager Role, 3‑Month Fixed Term Contract – Strong Potential to Go PermanentManufacturing Environment.We are working with a growing manufacturing organisation that is on an exciting journey of continuous improvement, embedding Kaizen and lean practices across the business. They are now seeking a hands-on, standalone HR Manager to join them initially on a 3‑month FTC, with a strong likelihood of the role bing permanent. This role is based on site 4 days per week in Luton and 1 day a week working from home.
This is a broad, operational HR role and will suit someone who enjoys autonomy, variety, and being the go‑to HR expert within a business.
The RoleReporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of the full HR lifecycle, providing practical,mercial and proactive HR support across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Managing recruitment and selection end‑to‑end, from briefing and advertising through to offer and onboarding
2. Handling employee relations cases end‑to‑end, including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance matters
3. Reviewing, updating and implementing HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are fit for purpose andpliant
4. Coaching and training managers on HR best practice, building their confidence and capability
5. Acting as a trusted advisor to leaders on day-to-day people matters
6. Supporting and influencing a culture of continuous improvement, aligned to Kaizen principles
There is genuine scope to go beyond core HR operations, with opportunities to get involved in succession planning, employee engagement initiatives, and improving and streamlining HR processes.
About You
7. You must have proven experience in a generalist / standalone HR Manager role.
8. You must have experience as an HR Manager within amercial organisation.
9. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and hands-on ER experience
10. Enjoys autonomy and building relationships across all levels of a business
11. Keen to challenge, improve and streamline ways of working