HR Manager

Adecco; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead their HR function. This newly created role involves building HR systems, managing performance, and promoting a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have proven HR experience, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and the ability to manage employee relations. The position offers a competitive salary, 20 days of holiday, bank holidays, and Christmas shutdown. Apply today for a strategic and hands-on role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

20 days holiday

Bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience, ideally in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Confident managing performance, absence, and conduct issues.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance management, appraisals, and employee development.
• Manage attendance, absence, and employee relations.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Maintain HR compliance, policies, and employee records.
• Promote engagement, wellbeing, and positive culture.

Skills

HR experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Managing performance issues

Employee relations

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced and proactive HR Manager to lead the HR function within a well‑established manufacturing business. This newly created role offers the chance to build HR systems, processes, and culture from the ground up. This hands‑on role is perfect for someone who enjoys supporting managers, driving engagement, and shaping a positive workplace in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead performance management, appraisals, and employee development
• Manage attendance, absence, and employee relations
• Maintain HR compliance, policies, and employee records
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning
• Promote engagement, wellbeing, and positive culture

Requirements

• Proven HR experience, ideally in manufacturing/industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law
• Confident managing performance, absence, and conduct issues
• CIPD Level 5 or above (or working towards) desirable

What's on Offer

• Build and lead a new HR function
• Supportive, collaborative environment
• Competitive salary, 20 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown

If you’re an experienced HR professional looking for a strategic and hands‑on role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

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