HR Manager

Adecco; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the HR function. This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity to build HR systems, processes, and culture from scratch. The ideal candidate will be proactive, with proven HR experience, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and the ability to drive engagement in a fast-paced environment. The position provides a supportive environment, competitive salary, and additional holiday benefits.

Benefits

20 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown

Supportive, collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience, ideally in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Confident managing performance, absence, and conduct issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance management, appraisals, and employee development.
• Manage attendance, absence, and employee relations.
• Maintain HR compliance, policies, and employee records.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Promote engagement, wellbeing, and positive culture.

Skills

HR management

Knowledge of UK employment law

Performance management

Employee relations

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above (or working towards)

Job description

Job Overview

We are recruiting for an experienced and proactive HR Manager to lead the HR function within a well-established manufacturing business. This newly created role offers the chance to build HR systems, processes, and culture from the ground up. This hands‑on role is perfect for someone who enjoys supporting managers, driving engagement, and shaping a positive workplace in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead performance management, appraisals, and employee development
• Manage attendance, absence, and employee relations
• Maintain HR compliance, policies, and employee records
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning
• Promote engagement, wellbeing, and positive culture

Requirements

• Proven HR experience, ideally in manufacturing/industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law
• Confident managing performance, absence, and conduct issues
• CIPD Level 5 or above (or working towards) desirable

What's on Offer

• Build and lead a new HR function
• Supportive, collaborative environment
• Competitive salary, 20 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown

Job Information

• Job Title: HR Manager
• Company:
• Location: Stoke, Staffordshire
• Posted: Jan 6th 2026
• Closes: Feb 6th 2026
• Sector: Manufacturing & Surveying
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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