HR Manager

Executive Network Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment firm is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a flagship operation in the North West / Midlands. This role involves being the on-site HR lead for a large unionised environment and offers a salary up to £57,000. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in HR within manufacturing or logistics, and experience in matrix organisations. Responsibilities include coaching senior leaders and embedding HR strategies across multiple sites. Travel across the UK will be required.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Proven HR Manager experience in operational environments such as manufacturing, logistics, or engineering.
• Experience working within matrix organisations and supporting unionised environments.
• Strong influencing skills with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site HR lead for a large manufacturing/logistics operation.
• Support and coach senior leaders, line managers, and team leaders on people matters.
• Drive a shift in accountability for people management back to line managers.

Skills

HR Management

Stakeholder Influencing

Operational Resilience

Job description

Overview

HR Manager — Location: North West / Midlands (site-based with UK / Wales travel). Salary: Up to £57,000. Benefits: Car Allowance. Type: Permanent, full-time.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced HR Manager to support a complex, multi-site operational environment within a matrix organisation. This is a hands-on, site-based role with responsibility for a large, unionised flagship operation alongside smaller, lighter-touch contracts across the UK. The position would suit an HR Manager who is readying themselves for a future HR Business Partner role and thrives in fast-paced, operational settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site HR lead for a large manufacturing/logistics operation
• Support and coach senior leaders, line managers, and team leaders on people matters
• Embed centrally defined HR strategies and processes across multiple sites
• Drive a shift in accountability for people management back to line managers
• Operate effectively within a strong unionised environment
• Work closely with HR Centres of Excellence (ER, Talent, Reward, People Services), clearly understanding where operational HR ownership sits
• Provide light-touch HR support to additional contracts across multiple UK locations
• Balance operational delivery with change, consistency, and governance
• Regular UK travel to smaller satellite sites

About You

• Proven HR Manager experience in manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, engineering, or similar operational environments
• Strong background working within matrix organisations
• Experience supporting or working within unionised environments
• Confident influencing senior stakeholders and operational leaders
• Pragmatic, resilient, and comfortable operating at pace
• Not suited to candidates from purely corporate, professional services, or standalone HR roles
• If you feel this role aligns with your experience and next steps we look forward to receiving and reviewing your CV / Application