HR Manager

HR Manager | Up to £48,000 + Great Benefits | Kidderminster (Initially onsite) 

This is more than a HR role - it’s about leading people through change. 

We’re partnering with a global organisation with a strong UK presence, looking for a hands-on HR Manager to support a business on a genuine transformation journey. 

This is a safety-first, people-centric organisation where culture matters. With a long-standing workforce and deep-rooted values, the business is evolving - modernising its approach, strengthening engagement, and bringing people along the journey. 

They’re looking for someone who can balance care and challenge - a true generalist who can build trust, influence stakeholders, and help shift mindsets in a respectful, inclusive way. 

The Opportunity: 

You’ll take ownership of the HR function across a UK population of c.75 employees (manufacturing and distribution), supported by an HR Administrator/Executive Assistant. 

This is a broad, operational HR role with real strategic impact, where you’ll be central to delivering cultural and organisational change, developing managers and building capability, driving engagement and wellbeing initiatives, and supporting business-critical people decisions. 

You’ll work closely with both UK leadership and a wider European HR structure, giving you exposure to a truly international business. 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Leading day-to-day generalist HR delivery across the UK business 
• Partnering with leadership on transformation and change initiatives (including potential relocation, integration, and restructuring) 
• Acting as a trusted advisor on employee relations (low volume, complex where needed) 
• Driving improvements in engagement, retention, and culture 
• Coaching and developing line managers to build confidence and capability 
• Supporting wellbeing and engagement strategies aligned to a people-first approach 
• Managing payroll coordination via an external bureau (starters, leavers, changes, accuracy checks) 
• Producing and presenting monthly HR metrics and reporting (European scorecard - absence, sickness, key trends) 
• Reviewing and enhancing policies, procedures, and contracts 
• Supporting TUPE activity, organisational design, and workforce planning 
• Playing a key role in embedding hybrid working practices 

The environment: 

This is a business with a long-tenured workforce, and a traditional environment where change needs to be handled sensitively. 

There is a strong values base centred around trust, respect, humility and passion, and a genuine commitment to wellbeing and CSR, including mental health initiatives and community engagement. 

It’s a place where relationships matter - and where you’ll need to win hearts and minds, not force change. 

What they’re looking for: 

You’ll be an experienced HR generalist who thrives in a hands-on role and enjoys working close to the business. 

You’ll bring: 

• Proven experience of supporting transformation or cultural change 
• Strong employee relations expertise and sound judgement 
• Confidence coaching and influencing managers at all levels 
• Experience overseeing payroll processes and HR reporting and metrics 
• The ability to operate as a trusted, credible HR lead in a standalone capacity 
• A pragmatic, balanced approach, able to align people needs with business goals 

Experience within manufacturing, logistics or operational environments would be a distinct advantage. 

Why apply? 

• Be part of a business that genuinely puts people and safety first 
• Play a key role in shaping and embedding cultural change 
• Work in a globally connected organisation with local impact 
• Take ownership of a varied, meaningful HR remit where you can make a real difference

What do you think?  Does his role sound right up your street?  If so, apply today to avoid disappointment. 

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