HR Manager

Michael Page; Buxton; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% annual bonus

Private family medical cover

Generous pension

Company car or car allowance

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a leading manufacturing site in Buxton to appoint an experienced HR Manager who will own the people agenda at site level, working closely with operations leadership and delivering practical, business-focused HR support. This standalone role offers broad exposure across ER, change, talent, and workforce planning in a fast-paced industrial environment.

This role requires credible HR leadership, autonomy, and the ability to influence decisions at senior levels while

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner role
• Strong employee relations and stakeholder management expertise
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, construction, industrial or similarly operational environments
• Comfortable operating in a standalone role with autonomy and accountability
• A hands-on, pragmatic approach with the credibility to influence at all levels

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior operational leaders to deliver the site's people strategy
• Lead on complex employee relations casework and workforce issues
• Support organisational change, restructures and business transformation activity
• Drive employee engagement, performance and capability initiatives
• Coach and influence managers on all aspects of people management
• Ensure HR policies, processes and employment legislation are applied effectively

Skills

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Manufacturing experience

Autonomy

Influence at all levels

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to lead the people agenda at a manufacturing site in Buxton, partnering closely with operational leaders to deliver a proactive and commercially focused HR service. This standalone role offers broad exposure across employee relations, organisational change, talent management and workforce planning within a fast-paced industrial environment.

Client Details

I'm currently supporting a leading manufacturing organisation with the appointment of an experienced HR Manager to join their site in Buxton.
This is a highly visible, standalone role where you'll act as the trusted HR partner to site leadership, supporting a large and diverse workforce. You'll play a key role in driving the people agenda, managing complex employee relations matters, supporting organisational change, and building strong relationships across the business.
This opportunity would suit an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and enjoys being close to the business, influencing decision-making and delivering practical people solutions.

Description

• Partner with senior operational leaders to deliver the site's people strategy
• Lead on complex employee relations casework and workforce issues
• Support organisational change, restructures and business transformation activity
• Drive employee engagement, performance and capability initiatives
• Coach and influence managers on all aspects of people management
• Ensure HR policies, processes and employment legislation are applied effectively

Profile

• Proven experience in an HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner role
• Strong employee relations and stakeholder management expertise
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, construction, industrial or similarly operational environments
• Comfortable operating in a standalone role with autonomy and accountability
• A hands-on, pragmatic approach with the credibility to influence at all levels

Job Offer

• £57,000 - £63,000 salary
• Company car or car allowance
• 15% annual bonus
• Private family medical cover
• Generous pension
• Free on-site parkingPlease note: This is a fully site-based role, requiring presence on-site 5 days per week.

Short notice candidates are particularly welcomed, with interviews taking place shortly.