HR Manager

Ashley Kate HR; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an HR Manager for a food manufacturing client in Coventry. The role involves leading all HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment, and training, while ensuring legal compliance. The ideal candidate will have significant HR management experience and be CIPD Level 7 qualified. The position is part-time, 30 hours per week, with an annual salary of around £50,000 plus a performance-related bonus.

Benefits

10% Bonus based on performance

Qualifications

• Proven HR management experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR activities on site, including employee relations, recruitment, training, communications, and compliance.
• Partner with site leadership to promote a positive working environment.
• Manage employee relations and implement effective solutions.

Skills

HR management experience

Knowledge of employment law

Communication skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Training

Education

CIPD Level 7 or near completion

Job description

Overview

Ashley Kate HR are working with a busy food manufacturing client based in the Coventry area as a HR Manager.

As Human Resources Manager, you will lead and manage all HR functions at the manufacturing facility. You'll be responsible for developing and delivering HR programs across employee relations, recruitment, training, communications, compensation, and compliance. Reporting to the HR Director and working closely with the Site Manager, you will act as a trusted partner, supporting both employees and leadership on a daily basis.

Salary circa £50,000 FTE per annum + 10% Bonus paid annually based on performance related targets.

Part time, 30 hours per week on site.

HR Manager Key Responsibilities

• Lead HR activities on site, including employee relations, recruitment, training, communications, and compliance.
• Partner with site leadership to promote a positive working environment and strong employee engagement.
• Manage employee relations, advising management on issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Oversee recruitment ensuring the site attracts and retains top talent.
• Deliver HR programs such as performance management, compensation, training, and recognition.
• Ensure compliance with employment law, health & safety, and company policies.
• Monitor HR performance metrics and drive improvements.
• Support site communications and employee forums.
• Contribute to wider HR projects and initiatives.

HR Manager About You

• Proven HR management experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands on HR delivery.
• Experience in employee relations, recruitment, and training.
• CIPD Level 7 or near completion.

To Apply for this role please email or call 0121 321 1000

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