We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Human Resources Manager to take on a pivotal role within the organisation. This is a varied, hands-on position where you will lead on all aspects of people management and workplace safety, ensuring compliance and fostering a positive, high-performance culture.
As the central point of contact for both HR and Health & Safety matters, you will work closely with the senior management team and act as a trusted advisor to staff across the business. This role offers the opportunity to influence culture, shape processes, and directly support both employee development and business performance.
Key Responsibilities

Your role will cover the full breadth of HR and H&S responsibilities, including:

• Leading recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Managing HR policies, procedures, and employee relations cases.
• Coaching and supporting managers with effective people management.
• Developing and overseeing training plans and budgets.
• Monitoring HR metrics such as turnover, absence, and headcount.
• Ensuring compliance with all employment legislation and health & safety regulations.
• Leading risk assessments, accident investigations, and COSHH register updates.
• Coordinating health & safety training and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting payroll processes and time & attendance administration.
• Acting as Security Controller (training provided).

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong balance of HR expertise and safety awareness, with the ability to engage confidently at all levels of the business. Specifically, you will have:

• CIPD Level 5 (or above) qualification.
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification (or a willingness to obtain NEBOSH).
• Proven HR generalist experience, ideally within a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Solid knowledge of employment law and HR systems.
• Strong communication, coaching, and organisational skills.
• Confidence in handling sensitive matters with discretion.
• The ability to balance legal compliance with commercial priorities.
• Experience with payroll systems (Moorepay experience would be advantageous).

The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated HR professional with a passion for both people and safety. The role offers real variety, visibility across the organisation, and the chance to make a meaningful impact by shaping both the people agenda and the safety culture.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £51,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Employee mentoring programme
• Gym membership
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In perso

Your role will cover the full breadth of HR and H&S responsibilities, including:

• Leading recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Managing HR policies, procedures, and employee relations cases.
• Coaching and supporting managers with effective people management.
• Developing and overseeing training plans and budgets.
• Monitoring HR metrics such as turnover, absence, and headcount.
• Ensuring compliance with all employment legislation and health & safety regulations.
• Leading risk assessments, accident investigations, and COSHH register updates.
• Coordinating health & safety training and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting payroll processes and time & attendance administration.
• Acting as Security Controller (training provided)

To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong balance of HR expertise and safety awareness, with the ability to engage confidently at all levels of the business. Specifically, you will have:

• CIPD Level 5 (or above) qualification.
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification (or a willingness to obtain NEBOSH).
• Proven HR generalist experience, ideally within a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Solid knowledge of employment law and HR systems.
• Strong communication, coaching, and organisational skills.
• Confidence in handling sensitive matters with discretion.
• The ability to balance legal compliance with commercial priorities.
• Experience with payroll systems (Moorepay experience would be advantageous)