HR Manager

The Role

Solely HR is searching for an experienced HR Manager to lead HR initiatives at a fast-paced manufacturing site. You will shape and deliver the people strategy, driving workforce capability, engagement, and performance. A key focus will be on Learning & Development, while also leading talent management, change management, and employee engagement. You will ensure all HR practices comply with UK employment law and align with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to shape and deliver the people strategy, aligned to business goals
• Lead Learning & Development programmes to upskill employees and close skills gaps
• Manage talent management processes, including succession planning, workforce planning, and performance development
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to improve culture, retention, and operational performance
• Provide end-to-end HR support: employee relations, disciplinaries, grievances, and performance management
• Support change management initiatives, coaching managers and employees through transitions
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and advise on legal risk
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

About You

• Proven HR experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Excellent, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law (essential)
• Strong experience shaping and delivering people strategies
• Solid background in Learning & Development (skills-building, technical or operational training)
• Experience in talent management, employee engagement, and change management
• Confident influencing and coaching managers at all levels
• CIPD Level 5 or above

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunity to lead and shape the people strategy in a growing manufacturing business
• Hands-on role with high operational impact

Contact SolelyHR today if you feel you have the experience, qualifications and capabilitites for this exciting HR Manager role.