HR and Talent Manager

Yolk Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Haverfordwest is seeking an experienced HR Manager to manage HR activities and foster a supportive workplace culture. The ideal candidate should have solid generalist HR experience, particularly in Manufacturing or Engineering, strong recruitment skills, and excellent communication abilities. This office-based role offers a competitive salary up to £38,000 and benefits like private medical insurance and enhanced maternity/paternity leave.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

33 days' holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Solid generalist HR experience, ideally within Manufacturing, Engineering, Retail, or Hospitality.
• Confident communicator, able to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Proven experience in recruitment and talent attraction.
• Experience supporting training, development, and succession planning.

Responsibilities

• Providing clear, practical HR advice across ER matters.
• Leading recruitment campaigns to attract top talent.
• Managing training and development initiatives.
• Supporting company initiatives around wellbeing and performance.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Confident communicator

Proven experience in recruitment

Relationship-building skills

Job description

HR & Talent Partner - Haverfordwest

Yolk Recruitment is excited to support an award-winning food manufacturer in Haverfordwest as they look to welcome an experienced HR Manager to their growing business. This is a brilliant opportunity for a hands‑on HR generalist who enjoys working closely with managers, leading recruitment, developing talent, and helping build a positive and supportive workplace culture.

What you'll be doing:

As HR Manager, you'll be at the heart of the business, taking ownership of a wide range of HR responsibilities, including:

• Providing clear, practical HR advice across ER matters, including grievance, capability, disciplinary, and appeals.

• Leading recruitment campaigns to attract top talent across all levels.

• Managing training and development initiatives across the site.

• Supporting company initiatives around wellbeing, engagement, performance, and retention.

• Deputising and escalating complex ER matters to the Head of People when needed.

What we're looking for:

• Solid generalist HR experience, ideally within Manufacturing, Engineering, Retail, or Hospitality.

• Confident communicator, able to build strong relationships at all levels.

• Proven experience in recruitment and talent attraction.

• Experience supporting training, development, and succession planning.

• Strong relationship‑building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary up to 38,000

• Monday - Friday, 8am-4.30pm

• 33 days' holiday including bank holidays

• Fully office‑based role

• Benefits include private medical insurance, life insurance, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and enhanced maternity/paternity leave

If you're looking for an exciting HR role where you can make a real impact, I'd love to hear from you!