UK HR Manager

Rutherford Briant; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive HR Manager to lead their UK function within a large international manufacturing firm. This role involves implementing HR strategies, managing the full employee lifecycle, and fostering a culture of engagement and wellbeing. With a competitive salary and benefits, including a company car and annual bonus, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional to make a significant impact. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Car

Annual Bonus

25 Days Holiday

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of reward systems and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on people management and project development.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to exits.
• Drive internal HR communications and promote employee wellbeing.

Skills

HR Leadership

Employment Law Knowledge

Communication Skills

Team Building

Organisational Skills

Strategic HR Tasks

Operational HR Tasks

Education

CIPD Qualification

Job description

Are you a proactive, hands on HR leader with experience with the manufacturing/production sector?

Have you experience leading and implementing HR strategy, working closely with senior leaders both in the UK and internationally and overseeing all aspects of HR?

If so, then we have the perfect position for you!!!

A large international manufacturing business based in Bury St Edmunds are currently looking to bring in a HR Manager to manage their UK function.

The position is paying between £60,000 - £80,000, annual bonus, company car plus many other benefits!!

What you'll be doing:

Advise and support managers on daily people management and business project development.

Ensure implementation and follow-up of HR initiatives aligned with Group HR strategy.

Handle employee and industrial relations, ensuring legal compliance.

Oversee the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance, leave, and exits.

Lead recruitment and selection in line with Group policies.

Identify training needs and implement development plans.

Drive internal HR communications and crisis communication efforts per Group strategy.

Develop HR reporting (headcount, budgets, forecasts) in line with Group guidelines.

Lead annual payroll and resource budgeting; analyze and optimize workforce costs.

Promote continuous improvement and employee wellbeing to strengthen culture and values.

Recommend actions to boost engagement, retention, and employer branding.

Experience and skills

• At least 5 years' professional HR experience, preferably in leadership
• Knowledge of reward systems and employment law
• Excellent communication and team-building abilities
• Empathetic approach with ability to motivate diverse teams
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Experience influencing senior staff and directors
• Comfortable with both strategic and operational HR tasks
• Company Car
• Annual Bonus
• 25 Days Holiday
• Hybrid Working

If you're a HR professional who is looking to lead and join a fantastic business, then apply now!!

Interested?

Contact Matthew Milburn at Rutherford Briant on 01473 921641 for a confidential discussion.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.