HR Manager

Michael Page (UK); Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Liverpool is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a 12-month maternity cover. You will oversee HR operations, manage employee relations, and lead a on-site HR team. The ideal candidate has strong HR generalist experience, especially in unionised settings, and a solid understanding of UK employment law. Competitive salary between £50,000 - £60,000 per annum offered for this role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Fixed-term contract

Qualifications

• Strong generalist HR Manager experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Confident operator in unionised environments with experience managing complex industrial relations activities.
• Proven ability to lead and coach team members, including L&D professionals.
• Sound understanding of UK employment law and best practice HR.
• Experience managing employee relations and delivering business-aligned solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations ensuring legal compliance and alignment with best practices.
• Lead and develop a small on-site HR team.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and risk resolution.
• Manage industrial relations including union engagement and pay negotiations.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Drive absence and performance management processes.
• Support training and development programmes.
• Oversee payroll and benefits administration.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Expertise in employee relations

Knowledge of UK employment law

Leadership and coaching skills

Experience in unionised environments

Education

CIPD Level 5+

Job description

• 12- month maternity cover
• Fast paced manufacturing environment in Liverpool

About Our Client

This is a well-established organisation within the Manufacturing and Production industry, known for its strong presence and dedication to delivering high-quality products. As a medium-sized company, it offers a structured yet supportive environment with a focus on operational excellence.

Job Description

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  Oversee day-to-day HR operations, ensuring full legal compliance and alignment with best practice.
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  Lead and develop a small on-site team, including an L&D Partner and HR Administrator, to deliver an effective, responsive HR service.
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  Provide expert guidance on employee relations, advising managers on risk and resolution.
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  Manage all aspects of industrial relations, including union engagement, pay negotiations, ballots, and strike avoidance strategies.
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  Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures in line with legal and industry standards.
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  Drive proactive absence and performance management processes across the site.
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  Support the design and delivery of training and development programmes through your L&D Partner.
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  Oversee payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
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  Partner with site leadership to align HR strategy with business goals and performance.

The Successful Applicant

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  Strong generalist HR Manager experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
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  A confident operator in unionised environments, with experience managing complex IR activity.
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  Proven ability to lead and coach team members, including L&D professionals and administrators.
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  Sound understanding of UK employment law and best practice HR.
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  Demonstrated experience managing employee relations and delivering business-aligned solutions.
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  Experience leading HR through change - including consultation, restructuring, or TUPE.
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  CIPD Level 5+ (or equivalent experience), with a hands-on, pragmatic approach.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of £50,000 - 60,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to work in busy manufacturing business in Liverpool
• Fixed-term contract providing exposure to a variety of HR functions.
• Supportive and professional work environment
• HR Manager (Maternity Cover) up to a minimum of 12 months

If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity in Liverpool.