HR Manager - Manufacturing

You will support the HRD in providing a comprehensive HR service across the full employee lifecyle. This is very much a hands-on, operational and generalist role. The two core focus areas will be 1) managing the day-to-day HR for the manufacturing site, 2) work on a range of initiatives aimed at driving modernisation, change and improvements.This is an onsite role in Banbury. Demonstrable HRM/HRBP experience in manufacturing required.

Client Details

Our client is a highly successful manufacturing company.

Description

As the HR Manager - Manufacturing, you will support the HR Director in the provision of a comprehensive HR service within the business across the full employee lifecyle and in compliance with UK legislation, in order to achieve business goals and to ensure that our client is a great place to work.

This is very much a hands-on, operational and generalist role.

• To assist Managers in the recruitment, selection and onboarding of new starts to meet current and future needs of the business.
• To optimise employee wellbeing and support the attendance management process.
• To facilitate resolution of employee relations issues including disciplinary and grievance processes.
• To work with the HR Director in the preparation and delivery of in house training/development to meet business objectives.
• To drive employee engagement initiatives including reward and retention strategies and engagement surveys.
• To support development of the HR team.
• To assist in the provision of Key Performance Indicators/HR metrics.
• To support managers in the compliance of policies, procedures and best practice.

As well as managing the BAU/day-to-day HR elements, you will also be heavily involved in a range of initiatives aimed at driving modernisation, change and improvements within both the HR function and how the wider site operates = in essence, identifying where value can be added across the whole HR remit.

This could encompass topics such as a review of HR polices, improving the functionality of the HRIS (as well as looking at new technologies too), driving employee engagement, a fresh look at the current Reward strategy, identifying and managing talent, driving performance and accountability, and much more in time.

This role is a visible and onsite role and requires the person to be at the site in Banbury 5 days per week.

Profile

To apply for the role of HR Manager - Manufacturing, your profile will closely match the following:

• Experience of operating at HR Manager or HRBP level.
• Enjoys being onsite and hands-on.
• Demonstrable Generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK Employment Law.
• HR experience in a manufacturing environment is essential (or similar blue collar/plant/site environment).
• CIPD qualified (Level 5 minimum).
• Preferred degree level qualification.
• Ability to make data driven decisions.
• Strong communicator and influencer.
• Discrete in handling sensitive data.
• Change management and continuous improvement bias.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and can work with employees at all levels.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and to balance priorities.
• Willingness to be flexible in the work undertaken.

This role is a visible and onsite role and requires the person to be at the site in Banbury 5 days per week.

Job Offer

The role of HR Manager - Manufacturing offers the following:

• Competitive salary.
• Bonus scheme.
• Pension - 6% employee and 6.5% employer.
• 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays.
• Life Assurance x 3.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Discounted canteen onsite.
• Discounted gym membership.