Site HR Manager

Michael Page; Wychavon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Bonus

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced site-based HR Manager to lead the HR function end-to-end across a multi-site manufacturing operation. You will work closely with senior leadership, acting as a trusted adviser to shape people strategies on the shop floor and in corporate settings.

The role requires strong employee relations, UK employment law expertise, and a proactive leadership style with hands-on on-site engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR across multi-site manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong employee relations expertise with complex issues.
• Proven track record of improving HR processes and people practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leaders.
• Experience supporting change and workforce engagement initiatives.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the people strategy across multiple sites.
• Act as trusted business partner to senior operational leaders.
• Manage complex employee relations matters and provide expert HR guidance.
• Review and improve HR policies, processes and ways of working.
• Coach and develop line managers to strengthen leadership capability.
• Support recruitment, succession planning and talent development.
• Drive employee engagement, retention and culture improvement.
• Support organizational change and transformation projects.
• Develop the capability of the wider HR team.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and HR best practice.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

UK employment law

On-site leadership

People development

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

A site based HR Manager role, managing the HR function end to end

Client Details

A company operating within the industrial/manufacturing sector

Description

This is a high-profile HR leadership role supporting a multi-site manufacturing operation. Working closely with senior leadership, you will act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team whilst driving improvements across the full employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of the people strategy across multiple sites.
• Acting as a trusted business partner to senior operational leaders.
• Managing complex employee relations matters and providing expert HR guidance.
• Reviewing and improving HR policies, processes and ways of working.
• Coaching and developing line managers to strengthen leadership capability.
• Supporting recruitment, succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Driving employee engagement, retention and culture improvement programmes.
• Supporting organisational change and business transformation projects.
• Developing the capability of the wider HR team.
• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice

Profile

We're looking for an experienced HR professional who enjoys balancing strategic influence with hands‑on operational support.

You will bring:

• Previous HR leadership experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial, automotive or FMCG environments.
• Strong employee relations expertise and experience managing complex HR issues.
• A track record of improving HR processes, systems and people practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Experience supporting organisational change and workforce engagement initiatives.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• CIPD qualification, or equivalent experience.
• A proactive, pragmatic and visible leadership style, with a willingness to spend time on site building relationships across the workforce

Job Offer

Competitive salary and benefits including bonus and healthcare

The opportunity to shape and modernise the people agenda within a successful manufacturing site

Please note: This is a fully site based role