HR Manager

Big Sky Additions; Brandon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing innovative business in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead its people agenda. In this strategic and operational role, you will work with the leadership team to drive HR strategies, enhance employee engagement, and ensure compliance with UK employment law. A strong background in HR management, particularly in manufacturing, is essential. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Opportunity to shape company culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Manager ideally in a manufacturing, engineering, or construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Successful track record in recruitment, retention, and employee development.
• Experience in culture change and engagement initiatives.
• Excellent influencing and relationship-building skills at all levels.
• Collaborative, hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Drive HR strategy in line with business growth plans.
• Lead recruitment and retention initiatives across multiple sites.
• Design and deliver learning & development programmes.
• Champion employee engagement, wellbeing, and inclusivity.
• Oversee employee relations, policies, and compliance.
• Support workforce planning and succession.

Skills

Experience in HR management

Knowledge of UK employment law

Strong influencing skills

Collaboration and teamwork

Recruitment and retention experience

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

HR Manager

Location: Brandon
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Contract: Full-time, permanent

Are you an experienced HR Manager with a passion for people and culture? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, innovative business entering an exciting phase of growth and is looking for a strategic, hands-on HR professional to lead its people agenda.

Overview

As HR Manager, you’ll be part of the Core Leadership Team, working closely with Directors and senior managers to shape and deliver the people strategy. This role is both strategic and operational, giving you the chance to influence culture, strengthen employee engagement, and ensure the business attracts, retains, and develops top talent.

Responsibilities

• Driving HR strategy in line with business growth plans.
• Leading recruitment and retention initiatives across multiple sites.
• Designing and delivering learning & development programmes.
• Championing employee engagement, wellbeing, and inclusivity.
• Overseeing employee relations, policies, and compliance with UK employment law.
• Partnering with operational managers to support workforce planning and succession.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and credible HR professional with:

• Proven experience as an HR Manager ideally in a manufacturing, engineering, or construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• A successful track record in recruitment, retention, and employee development.
• Experience in culture change and engagement initiatives.
• Excellent influencing and relationship-building skills at all levels.
• A collaborative, hands-on approach.
• Flexibility to travel monthly to another UK site.

(CIPD qualification and knowledge of workforce planning and organisational design are highly desirable.)

Why Apply?

• Be part of a forward-thinking, growing business with a strong reputation for quality and innovation.
• Play a central role in shaping the people strategy of a national manufacturing organisation.
• Work alongside a collaborative leadership team who value input and new ideas.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Please apply online or contact Sam Holt at Big Sky Additions for a confidential chat.