HR Manager

Corby | Competitive Salary | Full-time | Permanent | Manufacturing | On-site

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to join a well-established manufacturing organisation based in Corby.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or People Manager who thrives in a standalone, operational HR role where you can genuinely influence business performance and drive organisational change.

Joining the business during a significant period of investment and transformation, you'll be the senior HR presence on site, partnering closely with operational leaders to deliver a proactive people strategy, lead employee relations, support organisational change and help shape the future of the manufacturing operation.

This is a highly visible leadership role offering autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to make a lasting impact within a growing manufacturing business.

• Lead employee relations activity, including complex casework, disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance management.
• Manage organisational change programmes, including consultations, restructures and redeployment processes.
• Partner with operational managers and senior leaders, providing expert HR advice and coaching on all people matters.
• Build strong working relationships across the manufacturing site to support business objectives.
• Lead engagement with Trade Union representatives and promote positive industrial relations.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, talent development and employee engagement initiatives.
• Coach and develop managers to strengthen leadership capability across the business.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures and employment law are applied consistently and effectively.
• Work collaboratively with the wider HR team to deliver an outstanding HR service.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the ongoing development of the people strategy.

• Previous experience as an HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or similar standalone/site-based HR role.
• Significant experience managing employee relations, organisational change, consultations, restructures and redeployment programmes.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering, industrial or production environment.
• Experience working within a unionised environment and building positive relationships with Trade Union representatives.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and build credibility with managers, employees and senior leaders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent) would be advantageous.

• Permanent, full-time opportunity.
• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business during an exciting period of investment and transformation.
• Standalone site-based HR leadership role with genuine autonomy.
• Support from an established wider HR function.
• Opportunity to influence business strategy and shape the future of the site.
• Long-term career development within a growing organisation.

If you're an experienced HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor, People Manager or Manufacturing HR Manager looking for your next opportunity in Corby, apply today with your up-to-date CV or contact Acorn by Synergie for a confidential discussion.

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