HR Manager – Engineering & Projects Focus

NRL; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Group is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the HR function from our Teesside office. You will manage employee relations, drive engagement and deliver robust policies to support growth in an engineering environment.

Based office-based in Teesside, you will partner with site leaders on workforce planning, oversee recruitment and pay, and ensure legal compliance while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• Proven HR management experience in engineering, construction, or a similar sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
• Experience building and leading a team with practical HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the HR team for delivery across multiple projects.
• Handle employee relations, including disciplinary and grievances.
• Partner with operations on workforce planning and resourcing.
• Design and implement HR policies to support business needs.
• Oversee recruitment, pay and terms for site staff, ensuring compliance.

Skills

HR management

UK employment law

People management

Policy development

Stakeholder influence

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

NRL Group is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the HR function from our Teesside office. You will manage employee relations, drive engagement and deliver robust policies to support growth in an engineering environment.

Based office-based in Teesside, you will partner with site leaders on workforce planning, oversee recruitment and pay, and ensure legal compliance while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement across projects.