HR Manager

JBT Corporation; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international company seeks an HR Manager to shape the HR function at their Adlington site. This role involves leading a dedicated HR team, aligning people strategies with business objectives, and managing the entire employee lifecycle in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will possess 5+ years of HR experience and a Bachelor's degree in HR or related fields, and will be responsible for driving a positive work culture and business success.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Opportunities for personal development

Valued individual initiatives

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 5 years of HR experience in an international setting.
• Experience leading HR teams.
• Strong communication skills and a results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a local HR team.
• Oversee recruitment, performance management, and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and HR policies.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Change Management

Labor Law Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

Overview ...

Are you a strategic HR leader ready to shape the future of a high-performing organization? At JBT Marel, we’re looking for an HR Manager to lead our HR function at the Adlington site and act as a key partner to the leadership team within the Packaging business area (Prepared Foods division).

In this role, you’ll drive both strategic and operational HR initiatives—ensuring we attract, retain, and develop the talent needed to achieve our business goals. You'll lead a dedicated HR team and oversee the full employee lifecycle, HR compliance, and cultural transformation in a fast-paced, international environment.

The Opportunity ...

As a trusted advisor to the site’s leadership team, you’ll:

• Lead, coach, and inspire your local HR team (2 HR Business Partners and 1 HR Generalist).
• Align people strategy with business objectives, ensuring a strong focus on talent, performance, and engagement.
• Oversee recruitment, development, performance management, compensation, and employee relations.
• Implement and adapt corporate HR strategies to meet local needs.
• Drive change management initiatives and support the implementation of new HR tools and processes.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and internal policies.
• Promote a strong internal communication culture and lead with integrity, clarity, and empathy.

You’ll play a hands-on role in HR operations while maintaining a strategic perspective—helping shape a positive work culture and enabling business success.

Who You Are

You bring at least 5 years of HR experience in an international setting, including leadership of HR teams. You’re confident, approachable, and results-driven—with strong communication skills, sound labor law knowledge, and a passion for driving positive change. A Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is required.

Why work at JBT ...

We are excited to meet individuals who are enthusiastic about making things happen, take personal responsibility and appreciate seeing the direct results of their work. We are a fast-growing company and offer our top teams a diverse and challenging range of tasks in a respectful corporate culture. Your contributions matter are appreciated and have a significant impact! Join us and be part of our team!

• Competitive compensation package
• The ability to work in an established international and fast-growing company with great opportunities for personal development
• A work environment where we value individual initiatives
• Continuous development and improvement, and always together as a team

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

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