HR Manager

Base Materials Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Coventry is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead their HR function. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employee relations, commercial thinking, and the ability to mentor junior HR staff. Responsibilities include managing complex HR matters and shaping the people strategy during a phase of significant growth. Offering a competitive salary of up to £50k plus excellent benefits including 33 days holiday and healthcare.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or similar role.
• Strong understanding of HR practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage complex employee relations issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR function and mentor HR Officer.
• Handle complex employee relations matters.
• Shape people strategy during a period of growth.

Skills

Employee Relations expertise

Commercial thinking

Mentoring skills

Job description

Job Description

Human Resources Manager

Up to £50k + excellent benefits

Whetstone (LE8) + regular travel to Frankley (B45)

Full Time Flexible start / finish times 33 days holiday Pension Healthcare

About Us

Base Materials Ltd is a specialist chemical engineering manufacturer operating across two sites in Whetstone and Frankley. We produce styling, modelling and tooling materials for high-precision moulds and models, supplying industries such as automotive, aerospace, motorsport, marine and wider industrial sectors. Following three years of record growth and with bold plans ahead, we are strengthening our internal capabilities with the appointment of an experienced HR Manager.

About the Role

Base Materials is growing fast and were looking for a confident, commercially-minded HR Manager who can lead a small HR function, handle complex ER with ease, and help shape the people strategy for a manufacturing business in an exciting period of growth.

Youll be the senior HR lead on site, mentoring our enthusiastic HR Officer and working closely with an experienced external HR Consultant. This is a role for someone who thrives in a hands-on SME environment where pace, pragmatism and commercial thinking matter.

What Youll Be Doing

• Being the go-to HR expert for managers especially on Employee Relations.

Leading and coaching the HR Office...