Human Resources Manager

Role Type: Office Based, Stand‑alone HR role (full-time)

We are a family-run, medium-sized manufacturing business with a strong values-driven culture and a long-standing commitment to our people. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to lead and manage all HR activities across the business. This role will play a key part in strengthening our people practices, ensuring compliance, and supporting a positive and high-performance workplace.

The HR Manager will be responsible for managing and delivering all aspects of HR across the organisation in a stand‑alone capacity. Reporting directly to the Director/Owner, the role will provide both operational HR support and strategic advice to managers and leadership.

This position requires a hands‑on professional who can independently manage the full employee lifecycle, lead employee relations processes, ensure compliance with employment legislation, and support the continued development of a positive and supportive workplace culture aligned with the values of a family‑run business.

• Work closely with the Director/Owner to support business objectives through effective people management practices.
• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers on people-related matters and organisational needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, policies, and systems to support business growth and efficiency.

• Manage the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, induction, probation, contract changes, and leavers.
• Maintain accurate HR records, personnel files, and HR systems.
• Manage and monitor absence processes, ensuring accurate reporting and appropriate management.

• Manage end-to-end recruitment including drafting job descriptions, advertising roles, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and managing offers.
• Support managers with workforce planning and succession considerations.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction processes to ensure new employees are successfully integrated into the business.

• Act as the primary point of contact for HR-related queries across the business.
• Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Lead and manage employee relations processes, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and performance management cases.
• Ensure all employee relations matters are handled fairly, consistently, and in line with company policy and UK employment law.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records relating to employee relations matters.
• Support managers in resolving workplace issues and maintaining positive employee relations.

• Identify organisational training and development needs across the business.
• Design and deliver training for managers on HR policies, employment law, and people management practices, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, and performance management processes.
• Coordinate internal and external training programmes to support employee development and compliance.
• Manage mandatory training including health & safety and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate training records and support managers with employee development discussions.

• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation, GDPR, and relevant health and safety requirements.
• Conduct regular HR documentation checks including right-to-work verification and personnel file audits.
• Ensure HR practices remain aligned with current legislation and best practice.

• Support initiatives that promote a positive workplace culture and employee engagement.
• Assist with internal communications, staff updates, and engagement initiatives.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment aligned with the company’s values.

• Produce HR reports and metrics including absence, turnover, recruitment activity, and training.
• Provide insights…