HR Manager

Summary: Join a respected manufacturing business as an Interim HR Manager for a 12-14 month maternity leave. This role involves leading HR operations and providing strategic support within a collaborative team. The position requires a hands-on HR professional to manage a varied workforce and drive employee engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant HR experience and a strong understanding of UK employment law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day HR operations, managing everything from employee relations to recruitment and training.
• Provide advice and guidance to line managers on HR policies and procedures.
• Oversee absence management, disciplinary, and grievance procedures.
• Take ownership of mid- to senior-level recruitment activity.
• Support and develop the HR Officer.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company procedures.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintain and improve HR documentation and records.
• Contribute to HR projects.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in an HR Manager role (5 years minimum).
• Strong UK employment law knowledge.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, regulated, and operational environment.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or similar sector preferred.
• CIPD Level 7 qualified (or working towards); open to Level 5 for the right person.
• A practical, approachable HR leader who is happy to roll up their sleeves.
• Confident advising managers and working autonomously.

Salary (Rate): 60000

City: Runcorn

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: HR