My client is a leading manufacturing company based in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, who are on the lookout for a strategic-minded HR professional to take on the role of People Manager. Reporting to the Commercial Director, the People Manager will play a pivotal role in aligning people strategies with the company’s overall business strategy. This hands-on role encompasses the full employee lifecycle, from proactive, value-added HR initiatives to essential administrative tasks.
Day to Day of the role:
*Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent.
*Manage the onboarding process to ensure a positive experience for new hires and people managers.
*Conduct rigorous HR & Health & Safety Inductions for new starters.
*Provide HR guidance, coaching, and support to line managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
*Oversee employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
*Offer pragmatic HR advice to people managers, challenging the status quo when necessary.
*Identify training and development needs through performance reviews and manage external training provisions.
*Execute change management projects, assessing risks and making recommendations in line with best practices.
*Monitor HR trends, providing management with key performance indicators.
*Advise on industry pay, rewards, and benefits to maintain competitive positioning.
*Manage the HR Administrator to ensure timely and accurate HR administration in compliance with GDPR.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
*Proven experience in recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.
*3-5 years of HR generalist experience.
*Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide the HR team.
*In-depth knowledge of employment law.
*Ability to handle sensitive situations and information discreetly.
*Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
*Educated to degree level or equivalent with a recognised HR qualification, minimum CIPD level 5.
Benefits:
*Competitive annual salary based on experience.
*33 days holiday including Bank Holidays.
*Company Pension Scheme.
*Company Sick Pay.
*Cycle to Work Scheme.
*Employee Assistance Programme.
To apply for the HR Manager position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.