Hr & Resourcing Manager

Kronospan; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Kronospan UK in Wales is seeking an experienced HR leader to shape and deliver recruitment and people-related strategies across the UK operations. You will drive executive and senior hiring, improve sourcing channels, and collaborate with directors to ensure smooth onboarding and relocation where needed.

The role requires CIPD Level 5 or willingness to study, strong knowledge of employment law, excellent communication and stakeholder management, and proficiency with HR systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in direct recruitment for executive and senior roles.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience with visa and relocation for international staff.
• Excellent interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Ability to lead HR projects and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute UK talent acquisition strategy.
• Lead Group-wide recruitment for senior appointments.
• Develop in-house recruitment solutions and reduce agency reliance.
• Oversee HR compliance and employee relations activities.
• Provide HR guidance to managers and support payroll and wellbeing.

Skills

Executive recruitment

Stakeholder management

Sourcing across channels

Interviewing & assessment

HR systems proficiency

LinkedIn Recruiter

Head hunting tools

MS Office

Organisational skills

Decision making

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

HR information systems

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

• 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:

• 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
• 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