HR Manager

HR Manager
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
Full-Time | Permanent
Office-Based Role

A well-established and highly respected manufacturing business in Gloucestershire is looking to appoint an experienced and hands-on HR Manager to support its growing operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded HR professional who enjoys being visible within a business, building strong relationships across all levels and working closely with senior leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a proactive and operational HR service across a workforce of approximately 200 employees.

The Role
Reporting directly into the CEO and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for delivering a full generalist HR service across the business.

This is a highly operational role where visibility, approachability and relationship building are key. You will be involved in everything from recruitment and employee relations to engagement initiatives and supporting managers across the business.

Key Responsibilities
Provide timely and practical HR advice to managers and employees
Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice
Manage the full recruitment cycle including sourcing, interviewing and onboarding
Support managers with employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances and absence management
Coach and guide managers on performance management processes
Coordinate temporary labour requirements with external suppliers
Review and update HR policies and procedures
Support training, development and succession planning initiatives
Manage internal communications including company updates and newsletters
Monitor HR metrics including turnover, headcount and absence data
Prepare and manage the HR budget
Support employee engagement and company culture initiatives
Line management responsibility for 2 cleaners About You
We are looking for an engaging, confident and resilient HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment.

You will enjoy building relationships across all areas of the business and be comfortable working closely with both senior leadership and shop-floor employees.

Skills & Experience
Significant operational HR experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong employee relations knowledge and practical application
CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent experience
Commercially aware with strong relationship-building skills
Organised with excellent attention to detail
Confident using Microsoft Office and HR systems
Self-motivated, proactive and hands-on in approach What’s on Offer
Permanent full-time opportunity
Supportive and down-to-earth leadership team
Strong company culture with excellent staff retention
Autonomy to make the role your own
Study support available
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension scheme If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a visible, people-focused role within a well-established manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you.

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