Senior Hr Manager

Perkbox; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Senior HR Manager to shape and deliver people strategies. The role involves driving strategic HR initiatives and cultural activities while ensuring the attraction, retention, and development of top talent. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR management, particularly in manufacturing, along with strong knowledge of UK employment law and a successful track record in recruitment and employee development. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and travel to other UK sites.

Benefits

Professional development support (CIPD qualification)

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Manager, preferably in manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Track record in recruitment, retention, and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic HR initiatives and cultural activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support growth and compliance.
• Attract, retain, and develop top talent.

Skills

HR management

UK employment law

recruitment

employee development

relationship-building

culture change

flexibility to travel

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• 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 organisational design are highly desirable.)