HR Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Manager in Bristol to lead the HR agenda and influence culture within a fast-paced, people-focused organization. The ideal candidate will have strong union experience, proven HR leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex employee relations. This role provides a competitive salary of up to £62,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven HR management / senior HRBP experience in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong union and employee relations background with experience managing complex cases and negotiations.
• Confident influencing senior leaders and acting as a trusted partner.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR agenda day-to-day, ensuring a proactive, people-first approach.
• Shape and drive engagement, capability and wellbeing across a diverse workforce.
• Support change programs, cultural development and workforce planning.

Skills

HR management experience

Union experience

Employee relations expertise

Strong communication skills

Change management

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

HR Manager | South West | Up to £62,000 + Bonus + Benefits

I'm supporting a well-established, people-focused organisation as they look to appoint an experienced HR Manager to lead the people agenda across a key site in the South West.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join at a pivotal time, with growth, change and investment happening across the wider business. The role will play a central part in shaping culture, capability and engagement on site.

A key requirement for this role is strong union experience - you'll have confidence working in a unionised environment, building constructive relationships and navigating negotiation and consultation with credibility and balance. Please do not apply if you don't have union experience.

The Opportunity

• Lead the HR agenda day-to-day, ensuring a proactive, people-first approach
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and leaders across the operation
• Shape and drive engagement, capability and wellbeing across a diverse workforce
• Lead on complex employee relations and provide expert guidance to managers
• Support change programmes, cultural development and workforce planning
• Champion leadership development, learning and talent progression
• Coach and develop a small HR team

About You

• Proven HR management / senior HRBP experience in a fast-paced, operational environment
• Strong union and ER background, with experience managing complex cases and negotiations
• Confident influencing senior leaders and acting as a trusted partner
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• Comfortable leading through change, ambiguity and pace
• Empathetic, resilient and people-led, with a hands-on approach when needed
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent) preferred

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact, shaping culture, supporting growth, and building capability in a business that values its people.

If you bring strong HR leadership experience, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have proven union experience, I'd love to hear from you.