Human Resources Manager

Nigel Wright Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful manufacturing company in Manchester is seeking an HR Manager to lead their HR function. The role includes overseeing recruitment, employee relations, and performance management while ensuring compliance with best practices. The ideal candidate will have strong HR generalist skills, a proactive approach, and broad management-level experience, preferably within an SME or manufacturing setting. This site-based role offers flexibility as part of a dynamic leadership team.

Qualifications

• Management level experience in HR, preferably within an SME.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience in manufacturing or a similar field.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment and workforce planning.
• Develop training and succession planning programs.
• Act as primary contact for employee relations.
• Implement performance management processes.

Skills

Proactive HR generalist

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Our Client :

Our client is a successful family owned manufacturing business with people are the heart of their success. They are on an exciting journey to strengthen their HR offering and are looking for someone who is passionate about shaping culture, driving engagement, and building robust HR processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of an excellent leadership team and make a lasting impact.

About the role;

Reporting into the CEO, this is a critical role and a trusted partner for the leadership team. As the HR Manager, you’ll take ownership of the entire HR function, from recruitment and employee relations to performance management and compliance. You’ll lead initiatives that enhance employee experience and support organisational growth, while ensuring the organisation remains aligned with best practices and employment law.

Key elements of the role include;

• Lead full-cycle recruitment and workforce planning
• Develop succession planning and training programmes
• Act as the main point of contact for employee relations and conflict resolution
• Implement performance management processes and support managers
• Maintain and update HR policies in line with employment law
• Assist with payroll, benefits, and compensation reviews
• Drive engagement, diversity, and inclusion initiatives

This is a site based role with flexibility.

What we’re looking for;

• Proactive and solutions focused HR generalist with broad experience gained at Management level, ideally within an SME organisation.
• Manufacturing (or similar) would be preferred
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Nigel Wright's HR Team;

Please get in touch with Sue to discuss this role in more detail - [e-mail]