Stand Alone HR Manager

Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a hands-on, site-based role in Dronfield. The position offers permanent hours with 30+ hours and a competitive salary of £37-46,000 depending on experience.

You will own HR operations, ensuring compliant people processes across the organisation and work closely with directors and line managers. Responsibilities include recruitment, ER, policy compliance and implementing development plans while fostering accountability and

Qualifications

• A CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards).
• Proven experience in an HR role, ideally within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Hands on experience of employee relations and recruitment.
• A service driven approach to supporting managers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A highly organised approach and confidence multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to exit.
• Taking a hands on approach to leading and improving HR processes.
• Delivering recruitment campaigns and carrying out interviews and pre-employment checks.
• Ensuring HR policies and procedures remain compliant and consistently applied.
• Advising managers on all HR and ER matters.
• Conducting investigations, disciplinary meetings and other employee meetings independently and confidentially.
• Supporting managers with performance, attendance, development and general HR matters, including coaching where required.
• Identifying skill gaps and training needs with managers and create suitable development plans.
• Coordinating and conducting appraisals, training plan meetings and career development discussions.
• Supporting managers to build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and employee engagement.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

HR policy

Communication

Organisation

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Job Title: HR Manager

Location: Dronfield

Hours: Part or Full Time (Minimum 30 Hours)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £37-46,000 (Depending on Experience and Agreed Hours)

A well‑established SME manufacturer is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager. This is a hands‑on, site‑based position providing a professional, responsive and commercially aware HR service across the organisation. Working closely with directors and line managers, you will take full ownership of HR operations, ensuring people processes are consistent, fair and compliant with UK employment legislation.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to exit.
• Taking a hands on approach to leading and improving HR processes.
• Delivering recruitment campaigns and carrying out interviews and pre‑employment checks.
• Ensuring HR policies and procedures remain compliant and consistently applied.
• Advising managers on all HR and ER matters.
• Conducting investigations, disciplinary meetings and other employee meetings independently and confidentially.
• Supporting managers with performance, attendance, development and general HR matters, including coaching where required.
• Identifying skill gaps and training needs with managers and create suitable development plans.
• Coordinating and conducting appraisals, training plan meetings and career development discussions.
• Supporting managers to build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and employee engagement.

Requirements:

• A CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards)
• Proven experience in an HR role, ideally within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Hands on experience of employee relations and recruitment.
• A service driven approach to supporting managers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A highly organised approach and confidence multitasking.

If you’re looking to take on a stand‑alone HR role where you can take ownership of your work, we want to hear from you!