Summary: The HR Manager role is an 18-month contract based in Liverpool, primarily focused on covering maternity leave. The position emphasizes employee engagement, union relations, and team leadership within a well-established manufacturing company. The HR Manager will be responsible for implementing HR strategies that align with business objectives and enhance colleague engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong, effective communication channels to engage and motivate employees, particularly in operations.
• Foster and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with unions and employee representatives.
• Lead and develop the HR team, ensuring high standards and driving HR strategies.
• Ensure employment policies are up-to-date, compliant, and communicated consistently.
• Work closely with operational management to translate business needs into effective HR solutions.
• Oversee the annual People and Engagement Plan, ensuring successful execution and accountability.
• Play a key role in recruitment, ensuring cost-effective talent acquisition aligned with goals.
• Support and improve the company's learning and development strategy.
• Implement and manage the performance development review process.
• Ensure effective management of employee relations, including discipline and grievance procedures.
• Monitor absence management and support managers in managing absence effectively.
• Oversee occupational health services, ensuring timely referrals and appropriate case management.

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge of industrial relations and employee engagement initiatives.
• Experience in leading HR teams and driving HR strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with unions and employee representatives.
• Proficiency in policy management and compliance.
• Experience in recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Knowledge of learning and development strategies.
• Experience in managing employee relations and grievance procedures.
• Ability to monitor and manage absence effectively.
• Experience in overseeing occupational health services.

Salary (Rate): 60000

City: Liverpool

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: HR