Regional HR Manager

Progress Rail; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Progress Rail Locomotive Europe Limited is seeking a Regional HR Manager to partner with management across UK and continental Europe, ensuring compliant HR practices and strategic workforce development. You will guide recruitment, employee relations, and performance improvement initiatives while leveraging data analytics from SAGE/Rail People.

You’ll be embedded in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, shaping policies, driving development, and supporting leadership to build a future-ready

Qualifications

• Proven HR management across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Strong knowledge of UK and continental European employment law.
• Experience with HCM systems (SAGE/Rail People) and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR guidance to managers and employees across UK and continental Europe.
• Ensure policies comply with local legislation and collective agreements where applicable.
• Maintain HR data and generate reports, KPIs, and analytics.
• Support managers in addressing performance issues and developing action plans.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment, with focus on direct hiring and reducing agency use.
• Develop and implement recruitment, retention, and development strategies.
• Partner with leadership to plan workforce needs and succession.

Skills

HR management

European experience

Employment law

HR systems

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Tools

SAGE Rail People

Job description

REGIONAL HR MANAGER

LONGPORT, STAFFORDSHIRE

Progress Rail Locomotive Europe Limited, are seeking an experienced Regional HR Manager with manufacturing experience.

As our Regional HR Manager, you’ll be the go-to partner for managers and employees across our UK and continental European locations. You’ll ensure our people have the support, advice, and tools they need to perform effectively — all while keeping us compliant with employment legislation in multiple jurisdictions. From shaping recruitment strategies to driving employee development, you’ll play a pivotal role in building a high-performing, engaged, and future-ready workforce.

What You’ll Do as a Regional HR Manager

• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on a wide range of employment issues.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices in continental Europe comply with local legislation and collective bargaining agreements where applicable.
• Maintain and update our HR database (HCM – SAGE/Rail People), producing reports, KPIs, and workforce analytics.
• Support managers in addressing performance issues and developing action plans based on performance and absence trends.
• Manage employee relations cases, including claims and dispute resolution.
• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process — from identifying needs and creating compelling job adverts to interviewing and onboarding — with a focus on direct hiring to reduce agency dependency.
• Implement effective strategies for recruitment, retention, development, and deployment of employees across the business.
• Partner with leadership to plan workforce needs and succession strategies.

What You’ll Bring as a Regional HR Manager

• Proven HR management experience across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Strong knowledge of UK and continental European employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience managing HR systems (HCM – SAGE/Rail People preferred) and producing data-driven insights.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for fostering a culture that reflects our values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, and Commitment.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Be part of a global leader in rail solutions with a strong commitment to safety and innovation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Flexible working arrangements where possible.
• A collaborative, values-driven culture where your work has real impact.

At Progress Rail Locomotive Europe Limited,a Caterpillar company, we keep the world moving by delivering safe, reliable, and innovative rail solutions. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and our values — Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, and Commitment — guide every decision we make. We believe in empowering our teams to perform at their best, while fostering a culture of trust, respect, and continuous improvement.

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity.