Job title: BU HR Director, Leicester Hybrid

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is seeking an HR Director to oversee global HR processes from their Leicester facility. The role focuses on developing strategic HR plans, enhancing employee engagement, and supporting diverse teams. The ideal candidate has a strong background in HR with experience in manufacturing and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in a similar HR role.
• Preferred experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Establish HR Services strategic plan aligned with global goals.
• Manage talent acquisition, development, compensation, and engagement.
• Support diversity, equality, and inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Strategic awareness

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration

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02.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a talent looking to build business skills, gain experience, and seek exciting challenges? Grow your career with Trelleborg and start shaping the industry from the inside.

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. We are where we are because of our talents. By specialising in polymer engineering, Trelleborg collaborates with leading industry brands to enhance performance and drive innovation.

Trelleborg Antivibration Solutions (AVS) develops vibration components and system solutions used in rail vehicles, wind energy, agricultural, and construction machinery, among other industries. Our innovative products and understanding of vibration relationships make Trelleborg AVS a development partner for industrial customers worldwide.

About the position

Reporting to the AVS Business Unit (BU) President in Europe, the HR Director will oversee our global organization to improve business growth and people processes. The role is preferred at our Leicester, UK facility, but other European locations are considered.

You will be part of our leadership team, supporting BU leaders to achieve business goals through an engaging and inclusive HR approach.

As the BU HR Director, you will lead and implement the HR strategy to attract, develop, and retain employees, supporting strategic objectives and business success.

Responsibilities include

• Establishing an HR Services strategic plan aligned with global goals.
• Developing and implementing policies, processes, and procedures.
• Managing HR services such as Compensation, Benefits, HR analytics, and HR systems.
• Improving HR processes for growth and efficiency.
• Advising business leaders on growth, staffing, and restructuring.
• Mentoring and developing HR professionals.
• Developing HR reporting mechanisms.
• Managing talent acquisition, development, compensation, and engagement.
• Supporting diversity, equality, and inclusion initiatives.
• Communicating HR policies and ensuring legal compliance.
• Managing HR projects.

About the ideal candidate

The candidate should have at least a bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related fields, with a minimum of five years in a similar role. Experience in manufacturing is preferred, with strong strategic and commercial awareness. Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels are essential. International travel will be required.