HR Manager

Michael Page (UK); Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR opportunity with a growing international business in Stockport seeking an HR Manager to lead a capable team. This role involves overseeing HR initiatives, managing the employee lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with employment law while fostering a culture of engagement and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to make a genuine impact

Encouragement of ownership and innovation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in human resources within the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience managing organisational change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a local HR team, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Oversee the employee lifecycle: talent acquisition, development, and performance management.
• Drive employee engagement and support HR programme implementation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Relationship Building

Tools

HR systems and tools

Job description

• Join a fast-paced, international business
• Deliver both local and global HR initiatives

About Our Client

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a senior role in a business that values HR as a true partner to operations. As HR Manager, you'll lead a small, capable HR team on site and work closely with the leadership team to deliver both local and global HR initiatives that make a real difference.

Job Description

As the most senior HR professional on site, you will:

• Lead, coach, and support a local HR team (including HR Business Partners and a Generalist).
  
• Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, ensuring alignment between people strategy and business goals.
  
• Take responsibility for all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, development, performance management, reward, and employee relations.
  
• Drive employee engagement and support a culture of continuous improvement.
  
• Implement global HR programmes at a local level, ensuring they're fit for purpose and fully embedded.
  
• Manage change initiatives and support the adoption of new systems, processes, and ways of working.
  
• Ensure legal compliance and uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
  

The Successful Applicant

A successful HR Manager should have:

• Proven experience in human resources within the industrial/ manufacturing and production industry.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in using HR systems and tools to manage data effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• The ability to communicate clearly and build relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience in managing or participating in organisational change initiatives.
• Available to work on site in the Stockport area.

What's on Offer

• Be part of a growing, forward-thinking business with strong international links.
  
• Join a company where HR is seen as a key enabler of business success.
  
• Work in an environment that encourages ownership, collaboration, and innovation.
  
• Receive a competitive salary and benefits package.
  
• Make a genuine impact, both locally and across the wider business.
  

If you're a capable, confident HR professional who enjoys variety, challenge, and the opportunity to lead, we'd love to hear from you.

All applications will be handled with complete discretion. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.