HR Manager

Zachary Daniels; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,800 - 68,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the people agenda in the South West. The role requires strong union experience, overseeing complex employee relations and driving engagement within a diverse workforce. Ideal candidates are CIPD qualified with proven HR management experience and a hands-on, people-first approach. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven HR management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing complex employee cases and negotiations.
• Ability to lead through change and ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR agenda ensuring a people-first approach.
• Build relationships with colleagues and leaders.
• Shape engagement and wellbeing across the workforce.
• Provide guidance on complex employee relations.
• Support cultural development and workforce planning.

Skills

Union experience

Employee relations management

Leadership influencing

Coaching HR teams

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
• 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.