Strategic HR Leader – Manufacturing & People Growth

Hunter Selection

Barnstaple

On-site

GBP 75,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Generous Holiday Allowance

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Excellent Career Development

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking an experienced HR Manager in Barnstaple to lead the site HR strategy and team. This senior role partners with site leadership to drive the people agenda and support growth and operational performance.

The position focuses on workforce planning, employee engagement, and organisational development within a manufacturing context, with a comprehensive benefits package and relocation support where applicable.

Qualifications

Senior HR leadership experience and ability to drive people strategy at site level.
Strong employee relations and performance management expertise.
Experience delivering organisational change and engagement programmes.
Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the site HR team and HR strategy.
Support workforce planning, succession planning, and organisational development.
Manage employee relations, performance, and disciplinary matters.
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention activities.
Drive employee engagement, culture change, and development initiatives.
Ensure compliance with employment law, HR policies, and best practices.