HR Manager

JR United Kingdom; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional HR Manager to enhance business partnerships and lead HR initiatives across multiple sites. This role involves managing HR projects, fostering talent management, and engaging in union negotiations. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the HR landscape while ensuring compliance with corporate standards. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this position offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and have a passion for HR, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Matched Pension Contribution

Life Insurance

Medical Cover

Health Cash Plan

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid background in operational and strategic HR support.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or engineering sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR change projects and manage union negotiations.
• Drive Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and talent management.

Skills

Operational HR Support

Strategic HR Work

Commercial Awareness

Union Negotiations

Talent Management

Education

CIPD Qualification

Job description

Regional HR Manager - Barnsley / South Yorkshire

Location: Barnsley / South Yorkshire - travel to Wales and South

Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 plus car allowance and excellent benefits

About the company

This is a national leader in services to innovative and complex multi-disciplinary engineering, construction, and maintenance services.

Your new role

Reporting to the HR Director, you will join the Regional HR team as one of four HR Managers allocated to a region. Your responsibilities include creating strong business partnering relationships with internal stakeholders, fully partnering with a geographical area, and leading on the delivery of the People Plan through project management, change management, and people development activities. You will also be responsible for line managing one or more direct reports.

You will:

• Be recognized as a leader in HR matters by key stakeholders and the leadership team, adding value through strong commercial awareness of the business environment.
• Lead HR change projects and restructuring initiatives.
• Manage union negotiations, utilizing well-developed relationships.
• Drive the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda across your areas of responsibility.
• Develop and embed new HR/business procedures or initiatives as needed.
• Promote understanding of talent management and utilize succession management processes.
• Lead key senior-level recruitment activities.
• Work with HR Business Partners and stakeholders to use HR Key Performance Indicators to address issues like high absence and turnover.
• Participate in regional and business management meetings.
• Define and lead occupational health programs.

This role is based at head office with regional site visits—approximately twice a month to Wales (including overnight stays) and other locations, offering variety in multisite work. It requires working at pace to deliver comprehensive HR services.

What you'll need to succeed

• A solid background in operational HR support and strategic HR work.
• Experience from construction, manufacturing, engineering, or similar industries.
• Experience in fast-paced, blue-collar environments.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary of £50,000 to £55,000, depending on experience.
• Matched up to 5% contributory pension.
• Life insurance, medical cover, Westfield Health Cash Plan, and Rewards.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.

Next steps

If interested, click 'apply now' to send your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. If this role isn't quite right, we can assist you in finding a suitable position.

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