HR Manager - Monday-Friday - Office Based

Adecco; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive HR Manager to lead the HR function for a manufacturing business. This role involves overseeing the full employee lifecycle, developing performance management systems, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. Candidates should have proven HR experience, strong communication skills, and ideally be CIPD qualified or working towards it. The position offers professional growth, a competitive salary, and generous holiday entitlements.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive salary

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Confidence in managing conduct, absence, and performance issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full employee lifecycle including recruitment and onboarding.
• Develop performance management systems to enhance employee growth.
• Support managers with HR guidance and training.

Skills

HR experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of UK employment law

Education

CIPD Level 5 or working towards it

Job description

Are you an experienced and proactive HR Manager looking to make a difference? Our client, a well-established manufacturing business, is on the hunt for a dynamic individual to lead the HR function. If you're hands‑on, people‑focused, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Take charge of the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention.
• Develop and implement performance management and appraisal systems to enhance employee growth.
• Manage absence, attendance, and employee relations issues with confidence and tact.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with GDPR and employment law.
• Support managers with HR guidance, training, and policy updates to foster a strong HR culture.
• Promote wellbeing, engagement, and a positive workplace culture that everyone can thrive in.

What We're Looking For

• Proven HR experience, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practises.
• Confidence in handling conduct, absence, and performance issues.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Managerial approach & mindset.
• CIPD Level 5 or working towards it (preferred).

What's on Offer

• Join a supportive and collaborative team where you can truly shape the HR function and make it your own! Here’s what you can look forward to:
• A genuine opportunity for professional growth and development.
• A competitive salary, determined by your experience.
• 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown to enjoy well‑deserved time off.

If you’re ready to step into a role where you can influence and drive change, apply now! We can’t wait to hear from you and explore how you can contribute to creating a thriving workplace culture. Your next career adventure awaits!

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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