HR Manager

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

Job summary

A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract starting February 2026. The role involves shaping the people agenda and providing strategic HR leadership in a manufacturing environment. Applicants should be qualified HR professionals with experience in unionised settings and strong leadership skills. The salary ranges from £65,000 to £70,000 per annum, alongside a bonus and benefits package.

Benefits

Bonus

Competitive benefits offering

Qualifications

• 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 with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment where people feel valued and motivated.
• Lead workforce planning and succession strategies.
• Manage relationships with trade unions and representatives.
• Provide HR leadership on operational and supply chain projects.
• Coach and support senior leaders and people managers.
• Lead organisational health reviews and oversee improvement plans.

Skills

Driving engagement & culture

Talent & succession planning

Union & employee relations

Change & project leadership

Leadership development

Organisational effectiveness

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.