HR Manager

Regional Recruitment Services; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business in Leicester is seeking an HR Manager to head the HR function and drive strategic initiatives. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of up to £50,000. The successful candidate will champion employee relations, support recruitment, enhance processes, and foster a positive workplace culture. You'll have genuine autonomy in shaping HR practices within the organization and be a key partner in leadership discussions. If you're passionate about making impactful changes in a rapidly evolving environment, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Permanent employment

Supportive leadership team

Strong culture and values

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Manager in manufacturing or similar environments.
• Strong background in employee relations with advisory skills.
• Hands-on approach in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full HR function and partner with senior management.
• Drive engagement and people development initiatives.
• Manage employee relations effectively.

Skills

Employee relations

Proactive leadership

People development

HR processes improvement

Influencing skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience

Job description

HR Manager

Manufacturing sector

Leicester | Full-Time, Permanent | Up to £50,000

Are you an HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused manufacturing environment? Ready to step into a role where you can shape culture, drive change, and make a genuine impact? If so, this could be your next career move.

Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing business in Leicester, is looking for a proactive, confident and commercially minded HR Manager to join their leadership team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of the HR function, influence strategy, and support a committed and skilled workforce.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the full HR function across the site and acting as a trusted partner to the senior team
• Driving engagement, performance, and people development initiatives
• Managing employee relations confidently and fairly
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding to build a strong, capable workforce
• Reviewing and improving HR processes, policies, and compliance
• Leading on culture, wellbeing, and internal communication
• Championing best practice and ensuring HR adds value across the business

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience as an HR Manager, ideally within manufacturing or a similar operational environment
• Strong employee relations background with the confidence to advise, coach and influence
• Someone who enjoys a hands‑on role in a fast-moving environment
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience
• A natural relationship‑builder with a balanced approach to people and performance
• A passion for improving processes and driving positive change

What's in it for you?

• A permanent, full-time role with genuine autonomy
• Salary up to £50,000
• The chance to shape HR within a respected Leicester manufacturer
• A supportive leadership team that recognises HR as a strategic partner
• A friendly workforce and a business with strong culture and values

If you're ready to bring your HR expertise to a business where you can truly make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of this outstanding manufacturing team, alternatively if you would like more information call Chloe Vickers on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).

If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven't already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. We will however retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.