HR Manager

SF Recruitment; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business in Tewkesbury seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead cultural transformation and HR operations. In this role, you will oversee recruitment, employee relations, and HR compliance while providing data insights and supporting the leadership team. Ideal candidates should possess CIPD Level 5, solid knowledge of UK employment law, and strong analytical skills. This is a full-time, site-based position with a salary of GBP45,000 - GBP50,000.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is essential.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations within the leadership team.
• Drive culture change, engagement, and performance.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance of policies and processes.
• Provide data-led insights and workforce planning support.
• Champion wellbeing and continuous improvement.

Skills

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience

Strong generalist HR background

Knowledge of UK employment law

Confidence influencing senior stakeholders

HRIS experience

Strong analytical skills

Job description

SF Recruitment have recently partnered with a growing manufacturing business based in Tewkesbury. My client is looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead the people function. Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Group HR Director, you'll drive cultural transformation, improve processes, and deliver hands‑on HR support across the full employee lifecycle.

Salary & Hours

Salary: GBP45,000 - GBP50,000
Hours: Full time, site based (no hybrid working available)

What You’ll Do

• Lead day‑to‑day HR operations and act as the HR voice within the leadership team.
• Drive culture change, engagement, and performance across a diverse workforce.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, learning & development, succession, and performance management.
• Ensure policies, processes, and HR governance are compliant and commercially effective.
• Provide data‑led insights, HR dashboards, and workforce planning support.
• Champion wellbeing, safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience.
• Strong generalist background in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and leading change.
• HRIS experience and strong analytical skills.

Why Join Us

A unique opportunity to take ownership of HR during a period of transformation, shaping culture, capability, and long‑term organisational success.