HR & Resourcing Manager

Kronospan; Chirk; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

CIPD training support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Kronospan in the UK is seeking a driven HR & Resourcing Manager to lead recruitment across UK operations, develop strategy, and partner with directors to attract talent and ensure onboarding excellence.

You will manage ATS, support international relocation, and drive HR compliance while collaborating with payroll, training and health and safety teams. This role involves occasional international travel and close liaising with unions as applicable.

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience with direct recruitment activity.
• Experience recruiting executive and senior roles.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with HR systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute UK recruitment strategy.
• Support group-wide recruitment and board-level appointments.
• Manage ATS and candidate shortlisting.
• Provide HR guidance and coaching to managers across the business.
• Produce monthly HR KPI reports.
• Undertake occasional international travel to support HR operations.

Skills

Executive recruitment

Stakeholder management

HRIS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Interviewing

Employment law

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

LinkedIn Recruiter

Head-hunting tools

Job description

Company Description

Kronospan is the world's leading manufacturer of wood-based panel products. Since 1897 we have invested in innovation to deliver on our promise of ‘Wood Perfected’, and today we employ around 15,000 people across more than 40 manufacturing sites worldwide. Our panels, decorative surfaces and engineered wood products are used every day in furniture, flooring, interiors and construction projects around the world.

We are looking for a driven, people-focused HR & Resourcing Manager to lead our recruitment function while supporting the wider HR agenda across the business. This is an exciting opportunity to shape recruitment strategy, attract outstanding talent, and make a real impact on employee engagement, performance and organisational success — both in the UK and internationally, with the backing and resources of a market-leading international manufacturer.

Job Description

Recruitment

• Define, develop and execute talent acquisition strategy for UK operations
• Play a leading role in the Group-wide recruitment function, supporting senior and board-level appointments
• Develop cost-effective, in-house recruitment solutions, minimising reliance on agencies and consultants
• Source candidates through a range of channels, including referral schemes, social media and job fairs
• Administer the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Liaise with directors and managers to shortlist and select candidates
• Arrange and conduct interviews alongside the relevant manager or director
• Manage visa applications and support international skilled staff with relocation
• Develop induction programmes for effective candidate onboarding

HR Compliance & Employee Relations

• Develop, implement and review HR policies and procedures, ensuring ongoing compliance
• Manage disciplinary, grievance and absence management processes
• Lead performance management and appraisal processes
• Provide proactive and reactive HR guidance and coaching to managers across the business
• Support employee relations activity, including liaison with recognised trade unions where applicable
• Promote best practice and ensure compliance with employment legislation

General HR

• Provide cover for the HR Manager/Director during periods of absence
• Support employee wellbeing, engagement and internal communications initiatives
• Work closely with Payroll, Training, Occupational Health and other internal stakeholders
• Lead and contribute to HR projects that support business growth and continuous improvement
• Undertake occasional international travel to support HR operations at other company locations
• Produce and submit monthly Group HR KPI reports

Qualifications

What We're looking for:

Essential

• Proven experience in HR, including direct recruitment activity, ideally with some decision-making responsibility
• Strong experience recruiting for executive, senior managerial, technical and specialist positions
• Highly capable with recruitment systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, headhunting tools and social media for recruitment
• Excellent interviewing, assessment and candidate selection skills
• Sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Experience managing employee relations matters, including disciplinary and absence management
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR information systems

Desirable

• CIPD Level 5 (or willingness to study)
• Experience with UK Visa application system
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office applications

Additional Information

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package including work-based pension
• Training support for CIPD qualification
• Continued training, professional development and opportunities for career progression
• The opportunity to shape and lead recruitment strategy across a global organisation
• The chance to work alongside, and learn from, industry-leading professionals committed to excellence