HR Manager

HR Manager | South West | Up to £62,000 + Bonus + Benefits

I'm supporting a well-established, people-focused organisation as they look to appoint an experienced HR Manager to lead the people agenda across a key site in the South West.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join at a pivotal time, with growth, change and investment happening across the wider business. The role will play a central part in shaping culture, capability and engagement on site.

A key requirement for this role is strong union experience – you'll have confidence working in a unionised environment, building constructive relationships and navigating negotiation and consultation with credibility and balance. Please do not apply if you don't have union experience.

• Lead the HR agenda day-to-day, ensuring a proactive, people-first approach
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and leaders across the operation
• Shape and drive engagement, capability and wellbeing across a diverse workforce
• Lead on complex employee relations and provide expert guidance to managers
• Support change programmes, cultural development and workforce planning
• Champion leadership development, learning and talent progression
• Coach and develop a small HR team

• Proven HR management / senior HRBP experience in a fast-paced, operational environment
• Strong union and ER background, with experience managing complex cases and negotiations
• Confident influencing senior leaders and acting as a trusted partner
• Comfortable leading through change, ambiguity and pace
• Empathetic, resilient and people-led, with a hands-on approach when needed
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent) preferred

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact, shaping culture, supporting growth, and building capability in a business that values its people.

If you bring strong HR leadership experience, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have proven union experience, I'd love to hear from you.