HR Manager

SF Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business in Gloucester is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the people function. You will be responsible for driving cultural transformation and improving HR processes while ensuring compliance with UK employment law. The ideal candidate should have a CIPD Level 5 qualification, a strong generalist background in manufacturing, and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders. This full-time, on-site role offers a salary of £45,000 - £50,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Ability to lead cultural transformation and change.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations within the leadership team.
• Drive culture change and performance.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.

Skills

Strong generalist background in manufacturing

Confidence influencing senior stakeholders

Strong analytical skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

HRIS experience

Job description

SF Recruitment have recently partnered with a growing manufacturing business based in Tewkesbury. My client is looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead the people function. Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Group HR Director, you'll drive cultural transformation, improve processes, and deliver hands‑on HR support across the full employee lifecycle.

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Hours: Full time/ site based (no hybrid working available)

What You'll Do

• Lead day‑to‑day HR operations and act as the HR voice within the leadership team.
• Drive culture change, engagement, and performance across a diverse workforce.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, ER, L&D, succession, and performance management.
• Ensure policies, processes, and HR governance are compliant and commercially effective.
• Provide data‑led insights, HR dashboards, and workforce planning support.
• Champion wellbeing, safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience.
• Strong generalist background in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and leading change.
• HRIS experience and strong analytical skills.

Why Join Us?

A unique opportunity to take ownership of HR during a period of transformation, shaping culture, capability, and long‑term organisational success.