HR Manager (12 Month MAT Cover)

Artis Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract in the manufacturing sector. The role involves overseeing HR operations, managing a small team, and partnering with senior managers to implement the people strategy. Candidates should have proven HR leadership experience and strong UK employment law knowledge. The position offers flexible working hours and a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

1 day per week working from home

Supportive team environment

Strong wellbeing and benefits offering

Qualifications

• Proven HR leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience across employee relations, recruitment, and learning & development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations and ensure seamless team function.
• Provide guidance on family leave policies and lead disciplinary cases.
• Work closely with senior managers to support business objectives.

Skills

HR leadership experience

UK employment law knowledge

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Relationship building

Job description

A brilliant opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Manager to join a leading organisation in the manufacturing sector on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This role plays a pivotal part in overseeing day-to-day HR operations, leading a small team, and partnering with senior managers to deliver the people strategy.

You'll need to be within a commutable distance of Bristol and hold a full UK driving licence, as occasional travel between local sites is required.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Advisory

• Act as the escalation point for daily HR queries
• Support payroll, pensions, benefits and absence management
• Provide guidance on all family leave policies
• Lead on disciplinary, grievance and capability cases
• Support recruitment, particularly senior-level hiring
• Handle flexible working requests and approvals

HR Team Leadership

• Line manage and develop the HR team
• Deliver 1:1s, coaching sessions and oversee cross‑skilling
• Drive team initiatives and ensure seamless operations

Business Partnering

• Work closely with senior managers to support business objectives
• Support restructures, consultations and talent planning
• Coach managers on performance and development

Learning & Development

• Oversee L&D activity and internal training
• Manage apprenticeship levy usage and development programmes
• Monitor L&D budgets and uptake

Culture, Engagement & Communications

• Champion culture and values across the business
• Lead engagement activity and Employee Voice groups
• Support wellbeing initiatives, EAP, MHFA and Occupational Health
• Collaborate with internal communications on content and messaging

Systems, Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain accurate HRIS data and produce HR metrics
• Ensure policy updates and legal compliance
• Support EDI initiatives and annual HR cycle tasks

Project Management

• Lead/support HR projects such as ATS implementation and leadership development programmes
• Drive process improvements and digitalisation

What You’ll Need

• Proven HR leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong UK employment law knowledge
• Experience across ER, recruitment, L&D and partnering with senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication, coaching and relationship‑building skills

Working Pattern & Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• 1 day per week working from home
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Strong wellbeing and benefits offering

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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