Head Of HR

Rise Technical Recruitment; Caddington; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in the UK is seeking a Head of HR to lead their people strategy and drive organisational development. The role involves overseeing the HR team, ensuring effective employee relations, and partnering with senior leaders for workforce planning. Candidates should have strong experience in HR within manufacturing and hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification. The position offers a salary up to £66,000 per annum, with hybrid working options and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Early Finish on Friday

Extensive training & development

Pension (3.5/5.5%)

4x life assurance

33 days holiday + 10 more options

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in HR strategy development.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Employee Relations capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR team while driving the people strategy.
• Oversee employee relations and ensure compliant HR practices.
• Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Talent development

Employee relations

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Head of HR

Commutable from Luton, Stevenage, Hitchin, Leighton Buzzard, Watford

Up to £66,000 per annum + Hybrid Working + Early Finish on Friday + Excellent Benefits

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR leader to join a long-established and innovative manufacturer recognised for quality, continuous improvement, and a people-focused culture. This organisation is enjoying sustained growth and investment, creating an exciting environment for someone who wants to shape the future of its workforce and drive meaningful organisational development.

As Head of HR, you will lead the organisation's people strategy, supporting sustainable growth and cultivating a high-performing, inclusive culture. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will shape workforce planning, talent development, organisational design, and employee experience, ensuring HR initiatives are closely aligned to long-term business objectives. You will also provide day-to-day leadership to the HR team, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality support across the business.

This role would suit a dynamic HR professional with strong experience within manufacturing, excellent stakeholder engagement capability, and a passion for driving cultural and organisational progression.

The Role:

Lead and develop the HR team while driving the organisation's people strategy.

• Oversee employee relations and ensure compliant, consistent HR practices
• Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning, organisational design, and change initiatives
• Strengthen talent development, succession planning, and early careers/apprenticeship pathways

37 hours per week with flexible start/finish times (core hours 8:00am-4:30pm), 1pm Friday finish, and 1 day per week working from home.

Excellent benefits including extensive training & development, 3.5/5.5% pension, 4x life assurance, 33 days holiday + option to buy 10 more, and a range of employee discounts.

The Person:

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent qualification/experience
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is required
• Proven experience in HR strategy development and strong Employee Relations

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.