We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded HR Manager to join our management team. This is a full generalist HR role within a manufacturing environment, offering the opportunity to shape and deliver best practice HR while acting as a trusted partner to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
As HR Manager, you’ll be the key contact for all HR matters - providing strategic advice, managing employee relations, supporting recruitment and development, and ensuring compliance across all people-related activities. You’ll also manage and mentor an HR Administrator, while working closely with Group HR colleagues to deliver consistent, high-quality HR support across the business.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Proven experience as a Senior HR Advisor or HR Manager within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience of SEDEX / BRC audits.
• Generalist HR expertise including employee relations, recruitment, and HR systems.
• Payroll process knowledge (SAGE or equivalent).
• GDPR awareness in an HR context.
• Advanced absence management expertise.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• IT proficiency including Excel, PowerPoint, and HR systems.