This is more than a HR role - it’s about leading people through change.
We’re partnering with a global organisation with a strong UK presence, looking for a hands-on HR Manager to support a business on a genuine transformation journey.
This is a safety-first, people-centric organisation where culture matters. With a long-standing workforce and deep-rooted values, the business is evolving - modernising its approach, strengthening engagement, and bringing people along the journey.
They’re looking for someone who can balance care and challenge - a true generalist who can build trust, influence stakeholders, and help shift mindsets in a respectful, inclusive way.
The Opportunity:
You’ll take ownership of the HR function across a UK population of c.75 employees (manufacturing and distribution), supported by an HR Administrator/Executive Assistant.
This is a broad, operational HR role with real strategic impact, where you’ll be central to delivering cultural and organisational change, developing managers and building capability, driving engagement and wellbeing initiatives, and supporting business-critical people decisions.
You’ll work closely with both UK leadership and a wider European HR structure, giving you exposure to a truly international business.
What you’ll be doing:
* Leading day-to-day generalist HR delivery across the UK business
* Partnering with leadership on transformation and change initiatives (including potential relocation, integration, and restructuring)
* Acting as a trusted advisor on employee relations (low volume, complex where needed)
* Driving improvements in engagement, retention, and culture
* Coaching and developing line managers to build confidence and capability
* Supporting wellbeing and engagement strategies aligned to a people-first approach
* Managing payroll coordination via an external bureau (starters, leavers, changes, accuracy checks)
* Producing and presenting monthly HR metrics and reporting (European scorecard - absence, sickness, key trends)
* Reviewing and enhancing policies, procedures, and contracts
* Supporting TUPE activity, organisational design, and workforce planning
* Playing a key role in embedding hybrid working practices
The environment:
This is a business with a long-tenured workforce, and a traditional environment where change needs to be handled sensitively.
There is a strong values base centred around trust, respect, humility and passion, and a genuine commitment to wellbeing and CSR, including mental health initiatives and community engagement.
It’s a place where relationships matter - and where you’ll need to win hearts and minds, not force change.
What they’re looking for:
You’ll be an experienced HR generalist who thrives in a hands-on role and enjoys working close to the business.
You’ll bring:
* Proven experience of supporting transformation or cultural change
* Strong employee relations expertise and sound judgement
* Confidence coaching and influencing managers at all levels
* Experience overseeing payroll processes and HR reporting and metrics
* The ability to operate as a trusted, credible HR lead in a standalone capacity
* A pragmatic, balanced approach, able to align people needs with business goals
Experience within manufacturing, logistics or operational environments would be a distinct advantage.
Why apply?
* Be part of a business that genuinely puts people and safety first
* Play a key role in shaping and embedding cultural change
* Work in a globally connected organisation with local impact
* Take ownership of a varied, meaningful HR remit where you can make a real difference
What do you think? Does his role sound right up your street? If so, apply today to avoid disappointment.
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £60000.00 per year