HR Manager

Progress Rail; Stoke-on-Trent; Presencial; GBP 45 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Company bonus

Pension 7%

Life cover 3.5x

EAP

Gym discount

Fuel card

Recognition programs

33 days leave

Training opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Progress Rail is seeking an experienced HR Manager to provide expert guidance across multi-site operations. You will drive compliant HR practice, oversee end-to-end recruitment, and coach managers on performance and employee relations.

A strong focus on data, GDPR, and wellbeing processes will be essential. The successful candidate will have Chartered CIPD status (or working towards it), solid UK employment law knowledge, and proven capability in a manufacturing/rail environment with excellent

Qualificações

• Chartered CIPD membership or working towards it.
• Proven HR experience across multi-site manufacturing or rail environments.
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law.
• Demonstrated end-to-end recruitment experience.

Responsabilidades

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance on employment matters to managers across the business.
• Ensure HR policies and practices align with local legislation and collective agreements.
• Lead HR compliance, maintaining accurate records, GDPR standards, and audit-ready processes.
• Oversee and manage end-to-end recruitment, from workforce planning through to onboarding.
• Drive direct sourcing strategies to reduce reliance on agencies and improve hiring efficiency.
• Support and coach managers on performance management, absence trends, and employee relations issues.
• Advise and participate in disciplinary, grievance and performance meetings.
• Manage HR systems and data, producing reports, KPIs, and workforce insights to inform decision-making.
• Identify and deliver training and development initiatives, including succession planning and competency management.
• Lead employee health and wellbeing processes, including occupational health and case management.
• Promote employee engagement, equality and a positive workplace culture across all locations.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders while continuously improving HR processes, policies and ways of working.

Conhecimentos

HR experience

UK employment law

Recruitment

Formação académica

Chartered CIPD (or working towards)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

HR MANAGER

STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST6 4NF (ONSITE)

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Are you an experienced HR Manager with a passion for delivering expert support and guidance across diverse environments? Do you thrive on enabling managers and employees to perform at their best while ensuring full compliance with employment legislation?

THE ROLE

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance on employment matters to managers across the business
• Ensure HR policies and practices align with local legislation and collective agreements
• Lead HR compliance, maintaining accurate records, GDPR standards, and audit-ready processes
• Oversee and manage end-to-end recruitment, from workforce planning through to onboarding
• Drive direct sourcing strategies to reduce reliance on agencies and improve hiring efficiency
• Support and coach managers on performance management, absence trends, and employee relations issues
• Advise and participate in disciplinary, grievance and performance meetings
• Manage HR systems and data, producing reports, KPIs, and workforce insights to inform decision-making
• Identify and deliver training and development initiatives, including succession planning and competency management
• Lead employee health and wellbeing processes, including occupational health and case management
• Promote employee engagement, equality and a positive workplace culture across all locations
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders while continuously improving HR processes, policies and ways of working

THE CANDIDATE

• Chartered CIPD (or working towards)
• Proven HR experience within a multi-site, manufacturing, engineering, or rail environment
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law
• Demonstrable experience managing recruitment in a fast-paced setting
• Proficient in HR systems (HRIS/HCM) with strong data handling and reporting capability, including advanced Excel skills
• Confident advising managers on a wide range of employee relations matters in a complex environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
• A proactive, detail-oriented team player with a hands-on approach and strong work ethic
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary + company bonus
• Tailored training and development, including company-funded external qualifications where relevant
• Generous pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• Life assurance at 3.5x your salary
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership - up to 25% off at 4,000+ UK gyms
• Fuel card savings of 2-3p per litre at 3,500 stations, including BP, Esso and Shell
• Employee recognition schemes celebrating great work
• 33 days annual leave (including statutory holidays)

ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.

Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.

PROGRESS RAIL VALUES

• Safety – Care, Learn, Prevent
• Integrity – Do the Right Thing
• Teamwork – Win Together
• Excellence – Be the Best
• Commitment – Own the Outcome

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.