H R Manager

This is a rare opportunity to step into a role where you are not-maintaining-an existing People function but shaping how it works.-Working with an established and growing operational business of around 200 employees, where this role will bring dedicated people leadership and play a central part in phstrengthening how people are supported, managed and developed across the organisation.-

If you are someone who enjoys building,-improving-and creating clarity, rather than inheriting a fully formed structure, this role offers genuine scope to make a meaningful impact.-

The role
Working closely with the COO and leadership team, the Manager of People Operations will take ownership of developing a practical and consistent approach to-the-People-function-across the business.-

This is a hands-on role, with a strong focus on building relationships, supporting-managers-and embedding ways of working that are clear,-fair-and effective.-

You will be a visible presence across the site, collaborating with teams and leaders day-to-day, influencing how people are managed and helping to bring greater consistency and confidence across the organisation.-

What you will be focusing on

• Bringing greater consistency to people practices across the business
• Leading and supporting the review and improvement of contracts, policies and core documentation
• Supporting managers to confidently manage employee relations matters
• Introducing more structured approaches to absence management and case handling
• Working with the leadership team to strengthen communication and engagement, including employee forums
• Building trust and credibility with a long serving and operational workforce
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and overall efficiency-

What we are looking for
This role will suit someone who is comfortable operating in an environment where there is a degree of ambiguity and where priorities need to be shaped as well as delivered.The successful candidate will be confident demonstrating judgement,-resilience-and steady leadership in a developing environment.-

You will bring:

• Strong generalist HR experience, including hands on employee relations
• Experience working in operational environments such as manufacturing, logistics or similar
• The ability to build credibility quickly and influence a range of stakeholders
• A calm, pragmatic and grounded approach, particularly when dealing with challenge or differing views
• Confidence supporting managers while encouraging ownership of people related activity
• A practical mindset, with an interest in improving systems, processes and ways of working
• The ability to balance immediate operational needs with longer term improvements-

This is a role for someone who is comfortable being visible, building relationships and collaborating closely with people across all levels of the business.-

Why this role

• The opportunity to help shape and strengthen the People function within the business-
• A role with real visibility and influence across the organisation
• The chance to work closely with a leadership team committed to improvement
• Scope to introduce practical changes that will make a tangible difference
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