Human Resources Manager

Trinity Commercial; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large manufacturing company near Brierley Hill is seeking a Human Resources Manager for maternity cover until March 2026. This full-time on-site role involves providing HR services to approximately 150 employees and processing wages for 120 weekly paid staff. Ideal candidates will have HR experience within manufacturing and strong generalist skills. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Have previous HR experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong experience in an HR generalist role.
• Professional and discreet approach.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Able to work in a stand-alone position.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to all customers in line with policies.
• Manage all starter and leaver documentation.
• Produce monthly HR management information.
• Process wages for 120 weekly paid employees.
• Develop and update HR policies according to legal requirements.

Skills

HR experience in a manufacturing setting

HR generalist experience

Payroll processing

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Proficient in IT (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Education

CIPD part-qualified

Tools

Sage payroll

Job description

Overview

Human Resources Manager required for a large manufacturing company based near Brierley Hill. The maternity cover will run until approx. March 2026 and will be based solely on site. The purpose of the role is to provide HR services to approx 150 on-site employees as well as processing wages for 120 weekly paid employees. You will be the sole on-site HR professional working on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-going advice and guidance to all customers in line with in-house policies and procedures.
• Manage all starter and leaver documentation and processes.
• Manage annual leave process and systems.
• Overall management of the Attendance Management Procedure.
• Produce monthly HR management information.
• Process wages from start to end for circa 120 weekly paid employees using Sage payroll.
• Manage and update the Time & Attendance system.
• Update departmental training matrix and assist with training needs.
• Manage all other employee life-cycle documentation and processes.
• Provide advice and assistance with investigations, disciplinary, grievance and appeal meetings.
• Provide advice and assistance with regards to performance matters.
• Respond to and manage reference requests.
• Liaise with agencies for booking temporary workers, assist with resolving pay queries and keep records accurate and up-to-date.
• Develop and update HR policies and procedures in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Have previous HR experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Have strong experience in an HR generalist role.
• CIPD part-qualified desirable but not essential.
• Payroll processing experience.
• Professional and discreet approach.
• Excellent communicator with customer service skills and an approachable personality.
• Excellent time management, organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Be proficient in IT with Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Strong character, able to work in a stand-alone position.

Working hours

Working hours 4-5 days per week; Hours approximately 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Salary

Salary is negotiable depending upon experience.