Senior Hr Manager

Alexandrite Recruitment Ltd; Brandon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK seeks a Senior HR Manager to shape and deliver people strategies. As a key member of the leadership team, you will drive HR initiatives and cultural engagement while ensuring the recruitment and development of top talent. The ideal candidate will have a strong HR management background, especially in manufacturing, possess excellent knowledge of UK employment law, and have strong relationship-building skills. Flexibility to travel is essential, along with a collaborative, hands-on approach.

Benefits

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Manager in manufacturing, engineering, or construction.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience in culture change and engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic HR initiatives and culture activities.
• Support growth, compliance, and high performance.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders.

Skills

Experience as an HR Manager

Knowledge of UK employment law

Recruitment and retention skills

Relationship-building skills

Hands-on approach

Flexibility to travel

Education

CIPD qualification preferred

Job description

Senior HR Manager

Brandon, Suffolk

Full time Permanent

£negotiable /package

Senior HR Manager to join a leading manufacturing company, built on a strong reputation for delivery and quality. The HR Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering people strategies. As a member of the core leadership team, this role will drive strategic HR initiatives, lead cultural and engagement activities, and ensure that the company continues to attract, retain, and develop top talent. The HR Manager will be both strategic partner and a hands‑on leader, working closely with stakeholders across the business to support growth, compliance, and high performance.

Duties

• Proven experience as an HR Manager ideally in a manufacturing, engineering, or construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• A successful track record in recruitment, retention, and employee development.
• Experience in culture change and engagement initiatives.
• Excellent influencing and relationship‑building skills at all levels.
• A collaborative, hands‑on approach.
• Flexibility to travel monthly to another UK site.
• Professional development support (CIPD qualification and knowledge of workforce planning and organisation design are highly desirable.)

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