HR Manager

Macmillan Davies; Wales; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is hiring an HR Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract starting in February 2026. This site-based role in the North Wales/Chester area encompasses responsibilities such as driving employee engagement, managing union relations, and leading talent planning. Ideal for a qualified HR professional with a background in manufacturing, this opportunity includes a salary range of £65,000 - £70,000 plus bonus and competitive benefits. Engage with senior leaders to make impactful changes within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus and benefits offering

Qualifications

• Proven experience at HR Manager/Head of HR level.
• Background in a unionised manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Drive engagement and culture for employee motivation.
• Lead talent and succession planning initiatives.
• Manage relationships with trade unions and employee representatives.
• Provide HR leadership on operational and supply chain projects.
• Coach senior leaders and strengthen leadership capabilities.
• Lead organisational health reviews and improvement plans.

Skills

Employee engagement

Talent planning

Union relations

Change management

Leadership coaching

Education

Qualified HR professional

Job description

HR Manager

12-Month Fixed Term Contract - to start February 2026

North Wales / Chester area

£65,000 - £70,000 per annum

Are you an experienced HR leader who thrives in fast‑paced manufacturing environments and enjoys making a visible impact? We have been retained by a well‑established, highly regarded organisation to appoint an HR Manager for a 12‑month fixed‑term assignment starting in February 2026.

This is a site‑based leadership role where you'll sit at the heart of the operation, shaping the people agenda, strengthening organisational capability and supporting major business initiatives. You'll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery.

The opportunity

As the lead HR professional on site, you'll take ownership of all people‑related activity, from employee engagement and talent planning to labour relations and organisational effectiveness. You'll play a key role in supporting transformation projects while ensuring the workforce remains engaged, compliant and future‑ready.

Key responsibilities

• Driving engagement & culture - Create an environment where people feel valued, motivated and equipped to perform at their best.
• Talent & succession planning - Lead workforce planning and succession strategies to ensure the right skills and capability are in place for the future.
• Union & employee relations - Manage relationships with trade unions and employee representatives, supporting negotiations and maintaining positive, constructive dialogue.
• Change & project leadership - Provide HR leadership on key operational and supply chain projects, adapting people strategies to support business change.
• Leadership development - Coach and support senior leaders and people managers, building capability and strengthening leadership effectiveness across the site.
• Organisational effectiveness - Lead organisational health reviews, translate insight into action and oversee delivery of improvement plans aligned with internal frameworks.

What we're looking for

• Qualified HR professional with proven experience at HR Manager/Head of HR level
• Background in a unionised manufacturing or industrial environment
• Confident communicator able to influence and challenge at all levels
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a commercially focused mindset

Why apply?

This is a high‑impact interim opportunity offering exposure to a complex, operational environment where HR genuinely influences business outcomes. Ideal for an HR leader who enjoys partnering closely with senior stakeholders and delivering meaningful change.

Salary range of £65,000 - £70,000 plus bonus and a competitive benefits offering.

Interested? Apply to Leanne Boddy at Macmillan Davies via the link below.