"An outstanding opportunity for a stand-alone operational HR generalist to work for a progressive, long established and highly successful family run business where there is an excellent culture and loyal workforce" OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:We are excited to be working on an exclusive basis with our client seeking to recruit an HR Manager.Our client is looking for an experienced strategic operationally driven HR Manager who is ready to be part of shaping the future of a highly successful growing family business. This role offers the chance to make a real impact driving the people strategy, training and developing talent and fostering a high-performance engaged workforce. THE ROLE:The HR Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the company on all HR matters and being an integral part of their future success.Working closely with the MD and Operations Manager advising on all HR matters, implications of business strategy and driving organisational growth.Coaching and mentoring the senior leadership team to enhance team performance, enact in the management of all aspects of employee relations, creating and maintaining accurate reports and documentation.Drive a positive workplace culture, promoting EDI and wellbeing across all people practices.Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice.Overseeing training and development empowering employees at all levels. MAIN DUTIES:Liaising with the MD on business strategies and people challenges, plans, and structures to assist in the development of the SLT and key collaborators.Provide support and challenge to the management team in maximising people capability to drive performance and delivery of objectives.This is a "hands on" strategic HR position where you will have the autonomy to shape the HR function and influence business decisions in this family run business.Develop plans for recruitment, training, restructuring and succession. Manage people related issues in line with company guidelines, legal requirements and ethical considerations.Analyse people data and trends.Coaching Line Managers on ER and performance management.Implement programs to improve the employee experience of the organisation as a workplace ensuring employees feel valued and supported. Driving employee engagement across the business.This is a role where you will be expected to be visible around the business, have a genuine interest in getting to know individual employees, understand the business and process.Drive and encourage health and safety best practice.Prepare and issue monthly summaries - reporting on trends etc.Administer a systematic approach to L&D THE CANDIDATE:CIPD qualified.At least 2+ years' experience working in a busy manufacturing environment. Strong employment law background.Can demonstrate strong leadership and coaching skills, previous experience of wellbeing leadership.Previous experience implementing HR strategies to enable a values driven workforce culture working as an inspirational leader to inspire and drive positive change.Seeking a charismatic and people focused individual capable of establishing and building strong credible relationships at all levels across the business.Previous experience developing and overseeing group wide talent development, Can demonstrate previous experience ensuring a business is legally compliant and can lead on complex ER issues.Capable of acting as the point of contact for all HR matters. Capable of big picture/blue sky thinking but just as comfortable being a "hands on" practical "feet on the ground" HR professional comfortable working at all levels. Can demonstrate strong relationship management with different stakeholder groups.Good business acumen, understanding of financial management, and strategic planning.THE CONSULTANCYEdwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.