HR Manager

Annual Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Location: Brighouse

Job Type: Full-time

My client is a leading manufacturing company who is on the lookout for a strategic-minded HR professional to take on the role of People Manager. Reporting to the Commercial Director, the People Manager will play a pivotal role in aligning people strategies with the company’s overall business strategy. This hands-on role encompasses the full employee lifecycle, from proactive, value-added HR initiatives to essential administrative tasks.

Day to Day of the role:

Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent.
Manage the onboarding process to ensure a positive experience for new hires and people managers.
Conduct rigorous HR & Health & Safety Inductions for new starters.
Provide HR guidance, coaching, and support to line managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
Oversee employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
Offer pragmatic HR advice to people managers, challenging the status quo when necessary.
Identify training and development needs through performance reviews and manage external training provisions.
Execute change management projects, assessing risks and making recommendations in line with best practices.
Monitor HR trends, providing management with key performance indicators.
Advise on industry pay, rewards, and benefits to maintain competitive positioning.
Manage the HR Administrator to ensure timely and accurate HR administration in compliance with GDPR.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven experience in recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.
3-5 years of HR generalist experience.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide the HR team.
In-depth knowledge of employment law.
Ability to handle sensitive situations and information discreetly.
Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
Educated to degree level or equivalent with a recognised HR qualification, minimum CIPD level 5.

Benefits:

Competitive annual salary based on experience.
33 days holiday including Bank Holidays.
Company Pension Scheme.
Company Sick Pay.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme.

To apply for the HR Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.