HR Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to become part of the Senior Leadership Team, driving employee engagement, performance, cultural change, and employee relations within a fast-paced environment.

Client Details

Global Manufacturing Organisation

Description

As the HR Manager, you'll work closely with the General Manager and Senior Management Team to help shape the future of the business. This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll influence organisational performance, employee engagement, and workforce capability while leading a critical HR turnaround programme.

You'll also become part of a wider HR community across Europe, giving you the opportunity to collaborate on broader initiatives, share best practice, and contribute to the success of a global organisation while maintaining autonomy at site level.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver the site's HR transformation and recovery agenda
• Drive improvements in employee engagement, accountability, flexibility, and attendance
• Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning, organisational design, succession planning, and change management
• Manage the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning and development, reward, payroll, and employee relations
• Build strong relationships with union representatives and employee forums, ensuring positive labour relations and legal compliance
• Lead, coach, and develop the local HR team
• Collaborate with regional and international HR colleagues to share best practice and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and company policies

Profile

As the HR Manager you will have:

• Previous HR leadership experience within a manufacturing/production/industrial environment
• Strong labour relations expertise, including experience working with trade unions
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law
• Proven experience leading organisational change and business transformation initiatives
• Previous people management experience, with the ability to develop and motivate teams
• A practical, hands-on approach combined with strong strategic thinking capability
• Outstanding communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills

Job Offer