HR Manager

Verso Recruitment Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading organization in manufacturing is looking for a Strategic HR Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role focuses on designing and executing the HR roadmap, developing HR strategies, and driving organisational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills and a proven ability to navigate complex HR challenges, particularly in production environments. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the HR function and make a strategic impact with a dedicated team.

Benefits

Competitive salary: £60,000-£70,000

Opportunity for strategic impact

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Proven ability to translate business needs into strategic HR initiatives.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in HR management within production or engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute the full HR roadmap for the site.
• Develop HR strategies aligned with operational objectives.
• Drive organisational effectiveness through performance management.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

Job Title: Strategic HR Manager

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Salary: £60-70K per annum

StrategicHRManager-Production&Manufacturing|£60,000-£70,000

Are you an experienced HR leader ready to step into a high-impact, strategically focused role? A market‑leading organisation within the production and manufacturing sector is seeking a Strategic HR Manager to drive HR excellence across a dynamic, fast‑paced site of approximately 100 employees.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned HR professional who thrives on shaping organisational culture, building people strategies, and partnering closely with senior leadership to deliver measurable business outcomes.

What You'll Lead

• Designing and executing the full HR roadmap for the site.
• Developing and deploying HR strategies aligned with operational and commercial objectives.
• Driving organisational effectiveness through workforce planning, performance management, and talent development initiatives.
• Leading employee relations with confidence and clarity, ensuring a fair, compliant, and engaging employee experience.
• Championing a high‑performance culture across engineering, production, and support teams.
• Collaborating with union representatives and industry bodies when required.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team on all HR matters, from succession planning to change management.

What You Bring

• Proven ability to translate business needs into strategic HR initiatives that deliver real impact.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• A solutions‑focused mindset with the confidence to navigate complex HR challenges.
• A preference for a background in HR management within production, engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience working in organisations of similar scale (c.100 employees) highly advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary: £60,000-£70,000
• The opportunity to shape the HR function and leave a lasting strategic impact.
• An respected, growing company where your expertise will directly contribute to operational and cultural excellence.

If you're an HR professional ready to elevate your career and make a meaningful difference in a high‑performance engineering and manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your strategic HR journey.