HR Manager

Tata Steel UK; Corby; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market salary

35 days holiday

Annual pay review

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Car benefit

Pension scheme

Job summary

Tata Steel UK in Corby is recruiting an experienced HR Manager to lead the people plan and act as trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on employee matters. This on-site role requires close partnership with manufacturing leaders to deploy HR policies, manage workforce change and drive strategic HR initiatives.

You will be the main HR representative at site, supported by a remote case advisor, with a focus on business performance, employee relations, and development of a capable workforce in a

Qualifications

• Degree in HR or Business, preferably with a Masters.
• CIPD membership with HR business partnering experience.
• Strong business acumen and strategic HR alignment.
• Experience leading employee consultation and restructures.
• Industrial relations expertise and trade union engagement.
• Ability to manage confidential information and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Developing and leading HR strategies aligned with the business.
• Advising senior stakeholders on employee matters and HR policy deployment.
• Partnering with site leadership to implement the people plan.
• Drive workforce planning, talent development, and retention strategies.
• Support change programmes and organisational restructures.

Skills

HR Business Partnering

Industrial Relations

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Change management

Confidentiality

Education

Degree in HR or Business

Masters in relevant field

CIPD member

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Job Title: HR Manager

Department: Human Resources

Location: Corby (NN17)

Salary: Competitive - Plus benefits to include car (or allowance), leading pension scheme, Private Health Insurance (Family Cover) plus annual bonus

Closing Date: Tuesday 11th August 2026

We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and experienced HR Manager to join our Human Resources function at Senior Manager Level based at our site in Corby. Reporting to the HR & IR Director, you will be responsible for leading and implementing the people plan for teams across the Tata Steel Corby site. As part of the Corby Operational Leadership Team the role is business facing with a requirement to be based on site, ideally five days per week, you will be supported by a remote case advisor.

The role is a challenging one, with no two days the same. If you are up for variety and looking to put your own stamp on the role, then we want to hear from you.

Tata Steel’s Corby site is one of the UK’s leading steel tube manufacturing facilities, producing approximately 250,000 tonnes of welded steel tube each year for customers across the construction, engineering, infrastructure and energy sectors. Employing around 350 people across manufacturing and support functions, and backed by significant ongoing investment, the site combines advanced manufacturing technology with the expertise of a highly skilled manufacturing workforce to deliver world-class products used in major projects across the UK and beyond. The HR Manager will partner primarily with manufacturing leaders and employees, supporting the manufacturing population at the Corby site. As part of Tata Steel UK, Corby offers a dynamic, inclusive and safety-focused environment where people are at the heart of business success and continuous improvement.

Make a tangible impact

As the HR Manager at our Tata Steel Corby site, you will be a key part of the Human Resources department and serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on employee matters. You will provide expert guidance and support, ensuring that HR policies and practices are deployed in a fair and consistent manner.

As a business partner and integral member of the Corby Operational Leadership Team, you will be responsible for driving the people agenda both directly and through enabling management ownership and accountability. You’ll need to understand business needs, propose HR Strategies to support organisational goals, and ensure effective implementation of HR policies and programmes within the area of responsibility. You will be the main point of contact on site for HR issues working with a remote case advisor model in place

The role also contributes to development and deployment of HR Policy and practice for Tata Steel UK.

Your key accountabilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Developing and leading the implementation of HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy and providing insights and recommendations on HR issues and trends to support business objectives
• Providing guidance and support on all HR matters as well as providing insights and recommendations on HR issues and trends to support decision making
• Assessing and recommending organisational changes to ensure that the capacity and capability of the business area can meet the challenges of its strategy and integrate with the strategic workforce plan
• Leading and facilitating employee information and consultation processes, collective bargaining and negotiation within the partnered areas
• Working with Management Teams to identify talent needs and develop strategies for talent acquisition, development, succession and retention
• Providing leadership in respect of developing a capable and competent workforce in line with local and business needs, leveraging support from the appropriate points of expertise
• Coaching and developing management teams to improve leadership capability and enhance performance
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters relating to organisational change, including consultations, restructures, redeployment processes, and workforce change programmes.

We see your potential

As a HR Manager you will need a degree or equivalent in HR or Business, preferably with a Masters in relevant field.

Ideally you will be a member of CIPD with a proven track record in HR Business Partnering.

For the role you will also need:

• Strong business acumen and understanding of business operations
• The ability to think strategically and align HR initiatives with Operational and Commercial goals
• Demonstrable experience leading and supporting employee consultation processes, organisational restructures, and workforce change programmes within a complex and continually evolving environment.
• High ethical standards and ability to handle confidential information
• Proven experience within a unionised environment, with strong Industrial Relations expertise and a proven ability to lead engagement, consultation and negotiation activities with Trade Union representatives as the site lead for IR matters
• Strong ability to work with various stakeholders across both HR and Business disciplines to effectively manage HR service delivery
• A broad generalist HR knowledge base and an in-depth understanding of business operations
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• An ability to navigate and manage change effectively
• To be adept in applying professional knowledge and experience to the operational challenges facing the business and developing people plans which bring real business benefits
• Experience of leading the rollout of learning and development programmes to support organisational objectives and workforce capability.
• Experience of working on a standalone site and being the main HR representative at site working with a remote case advisor model would be advantageous

Ready to make a difference?

Please note: You may use AI tools to help prepare your application. However, all information must be accurate and based on your own experience. We value genuine, honest responses that reflect who you are.

What we can offer you

Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:

• A market competitive salary
• 35 days holidays per annum
• Annual Pay Review
• Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• Car Benefit
• One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)

You will also benefit from being part of a knowledgeable, supportive and professional HR function. We pride ourselves on offering our HR team a great platform to share, learn & build their HR experience and develop and grow their career. To help you in your role, you will have the support & expertise of the wider HR function coupled with access to a strong HR service delivery resource.

We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.

Why us?

Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.

Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.

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