HR Manager

About the Role We are seeking an experienced, hands-on HR Manager to lead the HR function for this manufacturing business. Operating as the standalone HR expert on-site, you will be responsible for delivering a full generalist HR service, supporting managers, and ensuring our people processes run smoothly and effectively. This is a small organisation, so you will be responsible for the full employee lifecycle, as well as some office management responsibilities.

You will also be responsible for 2 other sites, so occasional travel will be required.

Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for all HR matters across the site. Provide expert advice, support, and coaching to line managers on a range of employee matters. Manage the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, contracts, and offboarding. Oversee HR administration, policies, procedures, and compliance. Lead on HR projects such as engagement initiatives, culture development, and wellbeing programmes.

Ensure compliance with employment law, health & safety requirements, and industry regulations. Collating payroll for monthly processing and data accuracy. About You Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor. Confident operating as a standalone HR professional with the ability to influence and coach managers. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice. Comfortable juggling both strategic and hands-on operational responsibilities.

Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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