Regional HR Manager

AmcoGiffen; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering solutions provider is seeking a Regional HR Manager to oversee HR functions across the South region, particularly in Wales and Western England. The successful candidate will partner with leadership teams to drive HR initiatives, manage change, and support employee growth and engagement, all while helping shape the future of transport infrastructure in the UK.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance and health cash plans

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a HR Manager, ideally in industrial settings.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience in HR strategy.
• Exceptional communication and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted HR partner to regional leaders and teams.
• Lead HR change projects and manage union negotiations.
• Develop and implement new HR policies and initiatives.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Change management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Cascade HR system

Job description

Regional HR Manager – South Region

Location: Barnsley (South Yorkshire) or Pontyclun (South Wales)

Region Covered: Wales, Western England, South East England

About AmcoGiffen:

AmcoGiffen is a reputable and expanding engineering solutions provider dedicated to maintaining and improving transport infrastructure across the UK. Our portfolio includes a diverse array of innovative projects, from planned maintenance to reactive works, supporting vital transport networks. With approximately 1,500 employees nationwide, we’re committed to fostering a dynamic, collaborative, and safety-first culture.

Join us and contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference, while supporting our valued colleagues across the regions.

The Role:

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Regional HR Manager to oversee HR functions across the South region, including Wales, Western, and South East areas. Reporting to the HR Director, you will form strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and business leaders, championing people initiatives that align with our strategic goals. Your leadership will influence change management, talent development, and employee engagement across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted HR partner to regional and business leadership teams.
• Demonstrate strong commercial awareness to add value and support business objectives.
• Lead and manage HR change projects, including restructures and transformation initiatives.
• Manage union negotiations and foster positive relationships.
• Provide expert guidance on legal compliance and risk management related to employment law.
• Promote awareness of regional risks and opportunities related to people and organisational health.
• Drive the CSR agenda, encouraging involvement in community and sustainability initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and embed new HR policies and procedures.
• Champion talent management and succession planning to support workforce development.
• Lead senior-level recruitment campaigns and ensure effective onboarding processes.
• Utilise HR KPIs and OKR’s (objectives and key results) to identify issues such as high absence or turnover, and develop targeted solutions.
• Participate in regional management meetings and contribute to overall business strategy.
• Oversee occupational health programs and initiatives.
• Conduct internal HR audits and support external audits as needed.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary by line management.
  
  

What You’ll Need:

• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent compensating experience.
• Proven experience as a HR Manager, ideally within industrial or construction environments responsible for large workforces.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic HR experience.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills for senior audiences.
• Experience leading HR projects, change management, and talent initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Cascade HR system is a plus.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel within the South region and the wider business (Head Office in Barnsley) to meet the needs of the business and associated stakeholder.
  
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (with increases over time)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance and health cash plans (via Westfield Health)
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• A supportive, safe, and collaborative work environment
• Employee forums and feedback channels to promote open communication
  
  

If you are an organised, strategic thinker with a passion for HR excellence and regional impact, we invite you to apply for the Regional HR Manager role at AmcoGiffen. Join us and help shape the future of UK transport infrastructure while supporting our employees’ growth and wellbeing.

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen?

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen

We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing

Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:

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Recruitment Manager