Strategic HR Manager for Manufacturing & Operations

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CheltPro in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead day-to-day HR across a growing workforce in production, warehouse, technical and operations. This hands-on role combines HR expertise with commercial awareness to support senior management and drive people initiatives.

The successful candidate will have senior HR experience, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and proven ability in recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, and policy development.

Qualifications

• Senior-level HR experience in a similar role.
• Experience as HR Manager, HRBP or similar.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience managing recruitment and onboarding.
• Experience handling employee relations matters.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Practical, hands-on and commercially aware.
• Experience in manufacturing or operational environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day HR processes across the business.
• Providing HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Managing recruitment and workforce planning.
• Managing onboarding for new employees.
• Coordinating compliance requirements, including safety, medical and background checks.
• Managing employee relations matters.
• Managing absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Reviewing and developing HR policies and procedures.
• Supporting training and employee development.
• Maintaining accurate HR documentation and employee records.
• Supporting salary and benefits reviews.
• Developing employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Supporting succession and workforce planning.
• Ensuring HR practices remain compliant with current UK employment legislation.
• Helping maintain a positive, supportive and team-oriented workplace culture.

Skills

Senior HR experience

HR Manager/HRBP

UK employment law

Recruitment

Employee relations

Onboarding

Policy development

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

CheltPro in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead day-to-day HR across a growing workforce in production, warehouse, technical and operations. This hands-on role combines HR expertise with commercial awareness to support senior management and drive people initiatives.

The successful candidate will have senior HR experience, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and proven ability in recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, and policy development.