HR Manager

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Job summary

A leading global provider in the print and packaging sector is seeking an HR Manager to support their UK head office and European sites. This role involves strategic HR leadership and hands-on management, ensuring compliance with employment laws and fostering talent development across multiple locations. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including a bonus and generous annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in HR generalist or business partner role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law; familiarity with European HR practices is a plus.
• Experience in a multi-site or international organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as HR advisor to UK and European site managers.
• Implement HR policies and procedures across the group.
• Manage full employee lifecycle including recruitment and onboarding.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Employee relations

Performance management

Talent development

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

Our client is a leading global provider in the print and packaging sector, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions. With a strong commitment to excellence, safety, and environmental responsibility, they are expanding their HR team to better support growing operations and diverse workforce.

Position Summary

HR Manager

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a proactive, experienced HR Manager to support the UK head office and multiple European sites. This role requires both strategic HR leadership and a hands-on approach to people management, policy implementation, and organisational development.

The successful candidate will spend approximately 70% of their time at the Sittingbourne office and 30% travelling across European sites.

HR Manager

Benefits Package

• 50,000 - 55,000 basic salary
• 10% bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension plan

HR Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR advisor to UK and European site managers, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, and talent development
• Implement and maintain HR policies and procedures across the group, ensuring consistency and legal compliance in all jurisdictions
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, training, engagement, and exit processes
• Collaborate with senior management on organisational development, workforce planning, and succession planning
• Lead or contribute to pan-European HR projects and policy standardisation initiatives
• Travel to sites across Europe to provide on-the-ground HR support and conduct HR audits
• Ensure compliance with employment laws across relevant countries
• Provide reporting and insights to leadership on key HR metrics

HR Manager

Required Experience & Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in an HR generalist or HR business partner role, preferably in a manufacturing, logistics, or industrial setting
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law; familiarity with European HR practices is an advantage
• Experience working in a multi-site or international organisation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels
• Willingness and ability to travel across Europe
• CIPD Level 5 or above

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.

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