HR Manager

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CheltPro is recruiting an experienced HR Manager for a growing specialist business in Cheltenham. This broad, hands-on role supports production, warehouse, technical, commercial and operational functions, working closely with senior management to balance employee needs with business objectives.

You will oversee day-to-day HR processes, manage recruitment and onboarding, ensure compliance with UK employment law, and develop policies, salary reviews and engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Senior-level HR experience is required.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing recruitment and onboarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day HR processes across the business.
• Providing HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Managing recruitment and workforce planning.
• Coordinating onboarding for new employees.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, medical and background checks.

Skills

Senior HR experience

HR management

UK employment law

Recruitment & onboarding

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Job description

HR Manager

Cheltenham | Full-time | Permanent

£40,000?£50,000+ per annum, depending on experience

We are recruiting an experienced HR Manager for a successful and rapidly growing specialist business based in Cheltenham. With continued expansion, investment and further recruitment planned, this is an important appointment supporting a growing workforce across production, warehouse, technical, commercial and operational functions. This is a broad, hands-on HR role requiring someone who can combine strong HR knowledge with a practical and commercially aware approach, working closely with senior management to support both employees and the wider business.

The Role

• Overseeing day-to-day HR processes across the business
• Providing HR advice and guidance to managers and employees
• Managing recruitment and workforce planning
• Managing onboarding for new employees
• Coordinating compliance requirements, including safety, medical and background checks
• Managing employee relations matters
• Managing absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance processes
• Reviewing and developing HR policies and procedures
• Supporting training and employee development
• Maintaining accurate HR documentation and employee records
• Supporting salary and benefits reviews
• Developing employee engagement and retention initiatives
• Supporting succession and workforce planning
• Ensuring HR practices remain compliant with current UK employment legislation
• Helping maintain a positive, supportive and team-oriented workplace culture

About You

• Previous senior-level HR experience
• Experience as an HR Manager, HR Business Partner or similar
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
• Experience managing recruitment and onboarding
• Experience dealing confidently with employee relations matters
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The confidence to advise and appropriately challenge managers
• A practical, hands-on and commercially aware approach
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, logistics, construction or another operational environment would be particularly advantageous.
• The successful candidate will need to demonstrate proven reliability, strong references and an appreciation of the importance of safety and compliance within an operational environment.

All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

CheltPro