Human Resources Manager

Mane Contract Services; England; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aerospace company in Central Bedfordshire is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead site-based HR functions. In this full-time role, you will drive HR strategy, oversee compliance, and enhance employee engagement. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Human Resources and significant experience in an industrial environment. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Significant HR generalist experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Ability to influence at all levels.
• Highly organized and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR operations including employee relations and recruitment.
• Drive engagement and talent development strategies.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

UK employment law knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and driven HR Manager to lead all site-based human resources functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the culture, engagement, and success of a fast-paced Aerospace manufacturing environment.

About the Role

As a key member of the site leadership team, you will oversee HR strategy and operations, ensuring our people, structure, and processes are aligned for both immediate impact and long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HR operations, including employee relations, time & attendance, compensation & benefits, recruitment, training, and compliance.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive engagement, retention, and talent development strategies.
• Lead site recruitment activities, including managing the Apprenticeship Programme.
• Oversee the Employee Benefits programme, including pension administration.
• Provide expert HR business partnering to the Site Leader and cross-functional managers.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and GDPR requirements.
• Champion performance management, coaching, and career development.
• Monitor and act on key HR KPIs, ensuring continuous improvement across the site.
• Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing HR team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Significant HR generalist experience, ideally within manufacturing or a similar industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proven experience in driving employee engagement, performance, and change initiatives.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Confident using HR systems and analysing data to drive decisions.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proven experience in driving employee engagement, performance, and change initiatives.

Preferred Skills

• Significant HR generalist experience, ideally within manufacturing or a similar industrial environment.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Confident using HR systems and analysing data to drive decisions.

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive salary of £60,000 plus benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

If you’re a forward-thinking HR professional who thrives on challenge and enjoys making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the lead in driving people success at our site.

Seniorities

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources and Management

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Central Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom