HR Manager

Page Personnel; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks an HR Manager to oversee HR operations near Northampton. This role requires strong expertise in UK employment law and leadership in managing HR functions, including recruitment and employee relations. The ideal candidate will have a degree and CIPD Level 5, along with over 5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a generalist HR role, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Proactive and capable of working autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end HR operations including recruitment and employee relations.
• Manage casework (disciplinaries, grievances, absences).
• Align HR strategies with business objectives and support change initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Time management

Communication

Education

Degree qualified

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

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The client is an SME in the Manufacturing space near Northampton.

Job Description

• Oversee end-to-end HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee relations.
• Manage casework (disciplinaries, grievances, absences, disputes, redundancies).
• Provide HR guidance and coaching to line managers, sharing best practices and upskilling where needed.
• Align HR strategies with business objectives and support organisational change initiatives.
• Develop and update HR policies and procedures in line with legislation and best practice.
• Lead succession planning, talent management and performance appraisal processes.
• Manage payroll operations in collaboration with finance teams.
• Conduct salary benchmarking and support annual pay reviews.
• Design and deliver induction programmes and ensure effective onboarding.
• Support regional offices with HR guidance and manage HR data centrally.
• Participate in and lead HR-related projects to support the company's strategic objectives.

The Successful Applicant

• Education: Degree qualified and CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) essential.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in a generalist HR role, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law with practical application experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working autonomously.