Site HR Manager

Job Title: Site HR Manager
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, plus bonus
Are you an experienced HR generalist looking to make a meaningful impact in a leadership role? A well-established organisation is seeking a proactive and strategic Site HR Manager to join their senior team at a key operational site. This stand-alone generalist position offers the opportunity to influence both operational and strategic HR across a diverse workforce.
About the Employer
The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture and has earned a strong reputation as a supportive, forward-thinking employer. They take great pride in their high employee engagement scores and place a strong emphasis on maintaining a robust safety culture.
What’s on Offer:
* Competitive salary package
* Annual Bonus
* Hybrid working (site based with option of 1 day per week WFH)
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Life assurance (4x salary)
The Role
As Site HR Manager, you’ll be responsible for aligning HR practices with business goals, supporting leadership in driving change, and ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations. This standalone role requires a confident individual who can balance strategic initiatives with hands-on HR delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead HR operations and contribute to strategic planning
* Oversee recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and employee data
* Provide guidance on employee relations, including union engagement
* Champion talent development, succession planning, and engagement strategies
* Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture
* Collaborate closely with site leadership and union representatives
About You
You’ll bring strong HR generalist experience, ideally from a manufacturing or operational environment. You’ll be confident working independently, balancing hands-on HR delivery with strategic input, and capable of influencing at a senior level.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* CIPD qualification or equivalent experience
* Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices
* Strong focus on employee engagement; a confident communicator with exceptional people skills
* Experience working with unions and handling complex ER matters
* Resilient, trustworthy, and passionate about people development
We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this Site HR Manager role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for