HR Manager — 12-Month Maternity Cover, On-site Bristol

Alexander Mae HR Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a 12-month maternity cover contract. The role involves leading HR operations, managing a team, and partnering with senior leaders to enhance the company's people strategy. Candidates should have proven HR leadership experience and strong knowledge of UK employment law. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 plus excellent benefits including 25 days holiday and corporate gym memberships.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Matched pension up to 6%

Life assurance (4x salary)

Cycle to work scheme

Health cashback plan

Corporate gym memberships

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Proven HR leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Confident business partner with excellent communication skills.
• High level of IT literacy; experience with HRIS/ATS implementation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the HR function.
• Manage a team of four HR professionals.
• Champion company values and lead employee engagement activities.

Skills

HR leadership experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Team management and development

Business partnering and communication skills

Employee relations experience

Learning and development experience

Tools

HRIS/ATS systems

Job description

A prominent UK manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a 12-month maternity cover contract. The role involves leading HR operations, managing a team, and partnering with senior leaders to enhance the company's people strategy. Candidates should have proven HR leadership experience and strong knowledge of UK employment law. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 plus excellent benefits including 25 days holiday and corporate gym memberships.