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Job summary
A growing international engineering firm in Portsmouth is looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead its UK HR function. This senior role requires a CIPD Level 5 qualification and at least 5 years' experience in HR management. The HR Manager will oversee the entire HR operation, ensuring compliance with UK employment law, developing HR policies, and driving performance management across the workforce. The ideal candidate will be commercially aware and possess strong communication skills. Competitive salary and car allowance offered.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Qualified at CIPD Level 5 or equivalent.
- Experience in managing HR policies and procedures.
- Background in manufacturing or operational environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead the HR function and contribute to business strategy.
- Manage employee relations and ensure compliance with UK employment law.
- Oversee recruitment, training, and talent development.
Skills
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: Up to £55,000 + Car Allowance
Type: Full-time | Permanent | On Site
An established and growing international engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the UK HR function. This is a senior, hands‑on role, offering the opportunity to shape people strategy, embed robust HR processes, and act as a trusted partner to the leadership team during a period of growth and change.
Reporting directly into senior leadership, you will take full ownership of HR across a UK workforce of under 100 employees, supported by an HR Administrator. You will operate as a key member of the leadership team, balancing strategic input with day‑to‑day operational delivery.
- Lead the HR function and contribute to business strategy and organisational design
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, processes, and systems
- Manage all employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with UK employment law
- Oversee visa compliance and international employee considerations
- Drive KPI‑led people management, producing HR dashboards and insight for senior leaders
- Manage end‑to‑end recruitment, training, apprenticeships, and talent development
- Support performance management and address under performance where required
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimisation and automation
- CIPD Level 5 qualified
- 5+ years' experience in an HR Manager or Senior HR role
- Background in manufacturing, engineering, or similarly operational environments preferred
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law
- Proven experience implementing HR processes, policies, and KPIs
- Commercially aware, analytical, resilient, and highly proactive
- Confident influencing at all levels with excellent communication skills
If you feel like the role aligns with your experience and your next step and would like to explore further, we look forward to receivingyour CV / application
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