Senior Human Resources Manager

Folk Recruitment Limited; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Folk Recruitment Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead and develop the HR function, aligning people strategies with business goals. You will work closely with senior leaders, shape the employee experience, and drive recruitment, workforce planning, talent management and ER across a global operation.

The role is on-site in Rotherham, five days a week, and requires strong knowledge of UK employment law, CIPD Level 7, and a proven track record in manufacturing

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent HR experience.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
• Extensive generalist HR expertise including ER, recruitment, performance, and talent development.
• Proven experience in workforce planning, organisational design and succession planning.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and coaching abilities.
• Experience with HR KPIs and data-driven decision making.
• Experience in manufacturing environments and unionised settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR function, partnering with senior leaders.
• Oversee recruitment, workforce planning and talent management.
• Manage employee relations and ensure legal compliance.
• Lead organisational change programmes including restructuring and redundancies.
• Develop HR budgets and monitor KPIs and data trends.
• Ensure HR policies align with business needs and environment.

Skills

CIPD Level 7

Employment law

Generalist HR

Workforce planning

Organisational design

Succession planning

People leadership

HR KPIs

Stakeholder management

Recruitment processes

Change management

Communication skills

HR systems

MS Office

Education

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent HR qualification

Tools

HR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're keen to speak with HR professionals with the ability to create a best in class HR function which will have a significant impact within a global business.

The value placed on honesty, fairness, continuous improvement and environmental responsibility drive a culture where HR has a meaningful foundation for attracting people, developing talent and shaping the employee experience.

As HR Manager you will lead and develop the HR function, ensuring effective day-to-day support and strategic alignment with business goals. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership and operational managers, driving improvements in all areas of HR including recruitment, workforce planning, talent management, and employee relations.

This role will require you to be on-site, in Rotherham, 5 days per week.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the HR team, setting clear priorities and building capability.
• Act as a trusted HR partner to the Senior Leadership Team and operational managers.
• Overhaul and oversee the recruitment process for effective and timely support.
• Lead workforce planning, identifying critical roles and future requirements.
• Develop and support talent management and succession planning activities.
• Take ownership of employee relations processes, ensuring a consistent and legally compliant approach.
• Introduce and manage meaningful HR KPIs to support business decision-making.
• Monitor and analyse HR data to identify trends and provide recommendations.
• Ensure HR policies and processes are effective, legally compliant, and aligned with organisational needs.
• Develop and manage the HR budget, ensuring expenditure aligns with business priorities.
• Lead organisational change programmes, including restructuring and redundancy activities.

Skills and Experience:

• CIPD Qualified (Level 7) or equivalent HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
• Broad generalist HR knowledge, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and talent development.
• Proven experience in workforce planning, organisational design, and succession planning.
• Strong people leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to introduce, measure, and manage HR KPIs.
• Strong coaching, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience improving recruitment processes and providing effective support to managers.
• Strong project and change-management capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of HR systems and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of HR practices within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading organisational change programmes.
• Experience in a unionised or employee-representative environment.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified.