Permanent
Regional HR Manager
Michael Page
Stoke-on-Trent
Posted: 17 June 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 17 July 2026
Ref: 225258649
Regional HR Manager role (Europe) , responsible for a small team based on site in Stoke
Client Details
The client is an industrial business based in Stoke with sites across the UK and Europe.
Description
- Responsible for a small team of 1x HR BP, 1x HR Advisor and 1x Payroll Advisor
- Lead on all HR and Payroll activity for a site in the UK and multiple sites in central Europe
- Lead on strategic workforce and resource planning for the region
- Manage and influence key stakeholders
- Drive direct recruitment strategies to reduce agency spend and reliance
- Support and coach managers on all people and performance related matters
- Manage HR systems to deliver effective HR reporting and analysis
- Promote employee engagement and positive workplace culture
- Keep ahead of the curve with upcoming legislative changes i.e. EU pay transparency and Employment Rights Bill
- Lead on any complex ER cases
- Lead on Training and Leadership development across the sites.
Profile
The successful candidate will have
- Proven expertise in human resources management within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
- Strong knowledge of UK and EU employment laws and HR best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships at all levels.
- Experience in managing recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.
- A strategic mindset with a focus on driving organisational growth through effective HR practices.
- Proficiency in HR systems and data analysis.
- Must have a relevant HR qualification
Job Offer
- A competitive salary c. -70,000
- Bonus
- Pension 5% matched
- EAP
- Retail discounts
- 25 days AL plus BHs
- Support with CPD, memberships or further study
- Flexible working
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A FULLY ON SITE ROLE IN STOKE AND WILL REQUIRE SOMEONE ON SITE 5 DAYS PER WEEK.
There will be exceptions around home working on an ad hoc basis, and they''re very accommodating when it comes to flexible working.
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