Human Resources Manager

Futures are looking to recruit a Human Resources Manager for our client, a well known manufacturing business. Someone who thrives in a demanding manufacturing setting where pace, complexity, and operational pressure are part of daily life. This is not a role for someone who prefers a purely strategic or desk-based HR function, it requires a hands-on professional who is comfortable being on the floor, engaging directly with managers and employees, and navigating challenging people issues in real time.

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience managing complex HR caseloads, including employee relations matters, disciplinary processes, grievances, absence management, and organisational change. You’ll be confident handling high volumes of cases simultaneously, often with competing priorities, and able to make sound, commercially aware decisions under pressure.

We are seeking someone who understands the realities of a manufacturing environment, workforce planning challenges, health and safety considerations, and the need for quick, pragmatic HR support to keep operations running smoothly. You will partner closely with production and site leadership teams, acting as both a trusted advisor and a firm, fair decision-maker.

Strong interpersonal skills are essential. You must be able to build credibility quickly with a diverse workforce, including shop-floor employees, supervisors, and senior management. Resilience is key this role involves navigating sensitive and sometimes high-stakes situations with professionalism and consistency.

Ultimately, I’m looking for an HR professional who is proactive, highly organised, and unafraid of complexity someone who can step into a busy manufacturing site and immediately add value through practical, people-focused HR leadership