Human Resources Manager

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPI Bonus Scheme

33 Days Annual Leave (incl. BH)

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Company Sick Pay

Employee Discount Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd is partnering with a leading manufacturing and distribution organisation to recruit an HR Manager on a permanent basis. You will report to the Group HR Director and provide strategic and operational HR support across multiple sites.

The role involves travel to UK sites, delivery of ER cases, policy guidance, recruitment, workforce planning, and learning initiatives. Hybrid working follows probation, with a competitive salary of £45,000–£50,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Previous HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner experience
• Strong employee relations background with experience managing complex cases
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law
• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, distribution, FMCG or similar operational environment
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or above

Responsibilities

• Leading on complex employee relations cases
• Guidance on employment law and HR best practice
• Support recruitment, workforce planning, and succession planning
• Partner with managers across multiple UK sites
• Deliver learning and development initiatives
• Support organisational change and HR projects
• Drive employee engagement and retention strategies
• Review and update HR policies and procedures
• Support performance management processes
• Maintain HR systems, records, and reporting

Skills

Employee relations

Employment law

Stakeholder management

HR strategy

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a leading manufacturing and distribution organisation to recruit an HR Manager on a permanent basis, offering a salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum.

Reporting to the Group HR Director, you will provide both strategic and operational HR support across a multi-site business, partnering with managers and senior stakeholders to drive employee engagement, organisational performance, and people development.

The role will involve occasional travel to sites across the UK and offers hybrid working following probation.

Duties will include:

• Leading on complex employee relations cases
• Providing guidance on employment law and HR best practice
• Supporting recruitment, workforce planning, and succession planning
• Partnering with managers across multiple UK sites
• Delivering learning and development initiatives
• Supporting organisational change and HR projects
• Driving employee engagement and retention strategies
• Reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures
• Supporting performance management processes
• Maintaining HR systems, records, and reporting

Experience required:

• Previous HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner experience
• Strong employee relations background with experience managing complex cases
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law
• Experience within a manufacturing, logistics, distribution, FMCG, or similar operational environment
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or above

Benefits:

• KPI Bonus Scheme
• 33 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 40 hours per week

Please note that recent and relevant HR experience is required to be considered for this position.