HR Manager

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a busy food manufacturing client in Coventry. The successful candidate will lead HR activities, manage employee relations, and ensure compliance with employment laws. Strong knowledge of HR practices and proven management experience in a similar environment are essential. If you're passionate about creating a positive working environment, we encourage you to apply.

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.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands on HR delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR activities on site, including employee relations, recruitment, training.
• Partner with site leadership to promote a positive working environment.
• Manage employee relations, advising management on issues.
• Oversee recruitment ensuring site attracts and retains top talent.
• Deliver HR programs such as performance management and training.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and company policies.

Skills

HR management experience

Knowledge of employment law

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Influencing skills

Employee relations experience

Recruitment experience

Training experience

Education

CIPD Level 7 or near completion

Job description

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

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.

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