HR Manager UK

SYNTEGON; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SYNTEGON is seeking an HR Manager to provide strategic and operational support within their UK locations. The role involves advising on HR policies, managing the employee lifecycle, and leading talent management initiatives while promoting a positive employee experience. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional development within a collaborative and innovative environment.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Pension and health insurance

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Informal work environment

Social activities

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Experience as a generalist HR professional in a multinational organisation.

Responsibilities

• Advise and guide managers on HR strategy and policy.
• Oversee HR responsibilities across Bristol, Derby, and Leeds.
• Lead recruitment processes and workforce planning.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Education

CIPD Level 7

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Company Description

We are ready to try something new. Are you?

Syntegon is a global leader in process and packaging technology. With around 5,800 colleagues in nearly 20 countries, the Syntegon Group works on intelligent and sustainable technologies for the pharmaceutical and food industries. Let's contribute together to ensuring that people worldwide are provided with high-quality medications and safely packaged food.

With our global service organization and our comprehensive service portfolio, we contribute sustainably to the profitable growth of our customers. Together, let's help ensure that people around the world are supplied with high-quality medicines and safely packaged foods.

Take the first step ! Apply now !

Job Description

The HR Manager provides strategic and operational support to managers and employees across Syntegon’s UK locations. Acting as a trusted advisor and sparring partner to the management team, they influence leadership, organisational change, and ensure alignment with employment legislation and company policies. The role also supports global HR initiatives, fostering collaboration and a high-performance culture. Based in Bristol, the HR Manager will regularly travel to the Derby and Leeds offices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic HR Partnership

• Advise and guide managers on HR strategy, policy, and best practices.
• Collaborate with site Managing Directors to implement divisional and corporate strategies.
• Lead initiatives for organisational development and change management across UK sites.
• Support global HR projects, contributing local insights to international initiatives.

2. HR Operations

• Oversee HR responsibilities across three UK locations: Bristol, Derby, and Leeds.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, offboarding, and retention strategies.
• Ensure governance and alignment of compensation practices within company budgets and principles.
• Administer payroll and pensions in partnership with external providers.

3. Talent & Performance Management

• Lead recruitment processes and workforce planning in line with business needs.
• Drive performance review processes, supporting and coaching managers where necessary.
• Coordinate training needs analysis and professional development programmes.

4. Employee Engagement & Communication

• Promote a positive employee experience through consistent communication and engagement.
• Deliver monthly HR updates and facilitate feedback mechanisms.
• Liaise with Occupational Health to manage employee wellbeing and referrals.

5. Compliance & Administration

• Maintain accurate HR records, documentation, and databases in compliance with data protection standards.
• Manage employee benefits including life insurance, medical schemes, wellness initiatives, and the company car scheme.
• Lead annual salary reviews and bonus processes.

Qualifications

The job holder will hold the following knowledge and skills:

• CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation, including acquisitions.
• Demonstrable experience as a generalist HR professional in a multinational organisation.
• Proven ability to manage payroll and pension processes.
• Strategic thinker with project management skills and a process-driven mindset.
• Strong analytical abilities and confident in using data to inform decisions.
• Excellent IT proficiency and HR system experience.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Confident presenter with excellent facilitation skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly across UK sites.

Additional Information

We are a group of open-minded and high-spirited collaborators. We emphasize collaboration and mutual support. We are more than happy to support your wishes of improvement within your area of expertise. Besides that, we offer a fine salary package, lots of benefits, and various fun social activities.

Syntegon offer:

• An attractive job in an international company
• A corporate culture with a strong focus on technology and collaboration
• Great opportunities for personal and professional development
• Informal work environment and committed colleagues
• An attractive salary package, pension and health insurance.