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Job summary
A well-established manufacturing company in Liverpool is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a 12-month maternity cover. You will oversee HR operations, manage employee relations, and lead a on-site HR team. The ideal candidate has strong HR generalist experience, especially in unionised settings, and a solid understanding of UK employment law. Competitive salary between £50,000 - £60,000 per annum offered for this role.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Strong generalist HR Manager experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Confident operator in unionised environments with experience managing complex industrial relations activities.
- Proven ability to lead and coach team members, including L&D professionals.
- Sound understanding of UK employment law and best practice HR.
- Experience managing employee relations and delivering business-aligned solutions.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day HR operations ensuring legal compliance and alignment with best practices.
- Lead and develop a small on-site HR team.
- Provide guidance on employee relations and risk resolution.
- Manage industrial relations including union engagement and pay negotiations.
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
- Drive absence and performance management processes.
- Support training and development programmes.
- Oversee payroll and benefits administration.
Skills
Education
- 12- month maternity cover
- Fast paced manufacturing environment in Liverpool
About Our Client
This is a well-established organisation within the Manufacturing and Production industry, known for its strong presence and dedication to delivering high-quality products. As a medium-sized company, it offers a structured yet supportive environment with a focus on operational excellence.
Job Description
Oversee day-to-day HR operations, ensuring full legal compliance and alignment with best practice.
Lead and develop a small on-site team, including an L&D Partner and HR Administrator, to deliver an effective, responsive HR service.
Provide expert guidance on employee relations, advising managers on risk and resolution.
Manage all aspects of industrial relations, including union engagement, pay negotiations, ballots, and strike avoidance strategies.
Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures in line with legal and industry standards.
Drive proactive absence and performance management processes across the site.
Support the design and delivery of training and development programmes through your L&D Partner.
Oversee payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Partner with site leadership to align HR strategy with business goals and performance.
The Successful Applicant
Strong generalist HR Manager experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
A confident operator in unionised environments, with experience managing complex IR activity.
Proven ability to lead and coach team members, including L&D professionals and administrators.
Sound understanding of UK employment law and best practice HR.
Demonstrated experience managing employee relations and delivering business-aligned solutions.
Experience leading HR through change - including consultation, restructuring, or TUPE.
CIPD Level 5+ (or equivalent experience), with a hands-on, pragmatic approach.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary in the range of £50,000 - 60,000 per annum.
- Opportunity to work in busy manufacturing business in Liverpool
- Fixed-term contract providing exposure to a variety of HR functions.
- Supportive and professional work environment
- HR Manager (Maternity Cover) up to a minimum of 12 months
If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity in Liverpool.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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