Onsite HR Manager — People, Change & Compliance

Oliver Brookes; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the UK is seeking an experienced People Manager to provide HR leadership in a complex operational environment. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with employment legislation, managing workforce planning, and driving HR initiatives. Ideal candidates will have solid HR backgrounds in manufacturing or unionized environments, alongside strong data literacy and stakeholder engagement capabilities. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, available onsite in Thatcham.

Benefits

Bonus opportunities

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced HR professional in an operationally focused role, ideally in manufacturing.
• Sound knowledge of employment law and employee relations capability.
• Ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership for compliant people processes.
• Lead workforce planning for headcount, budgets, and training.
• Provide timely people data and ensure robust HR reporting.
• Drive implementation of HR initiatives and support change.
• Manage compensation, benefits, and oversee recruitment.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation.

Skills

Employee relations

HR systems experience

Data literacy

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Relevant degree or CIPD qualification

Job description

A leading organisation in the UK is seeking an experienced People Manager to provide HR leadership in a complex operational environment. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with employment legislation, managing workforce planning, and driving HR initiatives. Ideal candidates will have solid HR backgrounds in manufacturing or unionized environments, alongside strong data literacy and stakeholder engagement capabilities. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, available onsite in Thatcham.