HR Manager

We’re currently recruiting for an enterprising HR Manager on behalf of a successful and well-reputed international supplier to the engineering and manufacturing industries.

The successful applicant will coordinate and manage all of the HR needs across the site, and will demonstrate a flair for creating and delivering progressive and effective human resources strategies that foster motivating, supportive and productive working environments.

This is an exciting and rewarding role with hands-on involvement in the management of HR operations and the delivery of strategic objectives.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing wage policies and employee benefit programmes which attract and retain high performance employees.
• Responsible for all employee relations, performance management and engagement
• Monitoring the time and attendance system
• Responsible for all recruitment, talent management and succession planning
• Identifying and ensuring compliance with legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting Human Resources functions and monitoring exposure of the Company.
• Advising supervisors/managers and providing support in the performance management process including employee development and performance (coaching/mentoring as well as performance or conduct issues).
• Providing support in the development of succession plans for the site.
• Taking responsibility for overseeing the recruiting efforts for both hourly and salaried positions and ensuring that appropriately screened applicant packages are presented to the hiring managers.
• Researching Human Resources best practices to keep the Company competitive
• Directing the preparation and maintenance of reports that are necessary to carry out functions of the department.
• Developing and documenting the HR and L&D operational budget
• Monitoring the performance of employees and providing prompt and objective coaching and counselling.
• Travelling when required to other company sites.

Skills and experience required:

• Extensive proven experience gained as a HR Manager within a manufacturing or engineering company
• European HR experience would be an advantage
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Human Resources, and/or CIPD qualification to Level 5 or above.
• Specialised training in organisational planning / development, recruiting and preventative employee relations preferred.
• Well-developed administrative skills as well as strong management skills – principles and people.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with different personalities while demonstrating tact, maturity and flexibility.
• Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of MS Office, a time & attendance system and LMS.

Salary and benefits:

• £40,000 – 45,000