HR Manager

About This Role

Leading the people agenda for a busy manufacturing operation is the core of this HR Manager role, partnering closely with the Site Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team. This highly visible position offers the opportunity to shape culture, influence decision-making, and deliver practical people solutions that support both business performance and employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to the Site MD and Senior Leadership Team
• Lead the full HR agenda for a key production facility
• Drive employee engagement, culture, and organisational performance
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations and people matters
• Take ownership of talent management, succession planning, and leadership development
• Champion learning and development initiatives to build capability across the site
• Use people data and insights to support business decisions and continuous improvement
• Ensure HR policies, processes, and compliance standards are maintained

Requirements

• Experienced HR Manager, Senior HR Business Partner, or Senior HR professional with a strong generalist HR background gained within manufacturing, engineering, FMCG, or a similar operational environment
• Confident managing complex employee relations matters and advising senior stakeholders
• Highly organised with the ability to balance strategic priorities and operational delivery
• Commercially minded and able to influence effectively at all levels
• Visible, personable, and credible leader who enjoys building strong relationships across the business
• Passionate about creating a positive, high-performing workplace culture

Important Details

• Work format: on-site, 5 days a week
• Schedule: flexible hours