HR Manager

NRL; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Group is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the HR function from our Teesside office. You will manage employee relations, drive engagement and deliver robust policies to support growth in an engineering environment.

Based office-based in Teesside, you will partner with site leaders on workforce planning, oversee recruitment and pay, and ensure legal compliance while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• Proven HR management experience in engineering, construction, or a similar sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
• Experience building and leading a team with practical HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the HR team for delivery across multiple projects.
• Handle employee relations, including disciplinary and grievances.
• Partner with operations on workforce planning and resourcing.
• Design and implement HR policies to support business needs.
• Oversee recruitment, pay and terms for site staff, ensuring compliance.

Skills

HR management

UK employment law

People management

Policy development

Stakeholder influence

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

# HR ManagerLocationMiddlesbrough, Cleveland, North East, EnglandSalaryCompetitive Salary and Benefits**Job Title** HR Manager**Summary** We are looking for an experienced and hands-on **HR Manager** to lead the HR function from our **Teesside** office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an engineering or project-delivery environment and wants to shape practical HR solutions for a growing organisation. You'll play a key role in managing employee relations, driving engagement, and delivering robust HR policies to support future growth.**Location and Working Pattern** Office-based in **Teesside** with site engagement as needed.**Client Overview** Our client delivers engineering and construction services for major infrastructure projects across multiple sectors, including Offshore Wind, Power & Renewables, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Defence, and Data Centres. They work in close partnership with their clients to provide proven solutions to some of the most complex engineering challenges.**Responsibilities*** Lead, manage, and develop the HR team, ensuring accountability for delivery.* Handle employee relations issues professionally, including disciplinary and grievance cases.* Partner with operational leaders on workforce planning across multiple projects.* Design and implement proportionate HR policies and procedures to support business needs.* Oversee recruitment and resourcing for office and project-based teams.* Manage pay, terms and conditions for site staff, including application of NAECI where relevant.* Drive employee engagement, culture, and retention initiatives.* Ensure compliance with employment legislation and support HSQE on people-related matters.* Report on HR metrics, workforce risk, and trends to the senior leadership team.**Must-have Requirements*** Proven HR management experience within engineering, construction, or a similar sector.* Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.* Confidence to manage employee relations cases effectively.* Previous experience managing and developing a team.* Ability to communicate assertively and influence stakeholders at all levels.* Track record of implementing practical HR policy suitable for a growing business.**Nice-to-have Skills*** Familiarity with the NAECI (National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry).* CIPD qualification or equivalent.* Experience supporting a mobile or site-based workforce.**Apply Now** If you're ready to take ownership of HR in a growing engineering business and make a real impact, **apply today** to join as our new HR Manager.The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.