HR Manager

Job Title: HR Manager

Department:
Human Resources

Location:
Corby (NN17)

Salary:
Competitive - Plus benefits to include car (or allowance), leading pension scheme, Private Health Insurance (Family Cover) plus annual bonus

Closing Date:
Tuesday 11th August 2026

We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and experienced HR Manager to join our Human Resources function at Senior Manager Level based at our site in Corby. Reporting to the HR & IR Director, you will be responsible for leading and implementing the people plan for teams across the Tata Steel Corby site. As part of the Corby Operational Leadership Team the role is business facing with a requirement to be based on site, ideally five days per week, you will be supported by a remote case advisor.

The role is a challenging one, with no two days the same. If you are up for variety and looking to put your own stamp on the role, then we want to hear from you.

Tata Steel’s Corby site is one of the UK’s leading steel tube manufacturing facilities, producing approximately 250,000 tonnes of welded steel tube each year for customers across the construction, engineering, infrastructure and energy sectors. Employing around 350 people across manufacturing and support functions, and backed by significant ongoing investment, the site combines advanced manufacturing technology with the expertise of a highly skilled manufacturing workforce to deliver world-class products used in major projects across the UK and beyond.

The HR Manager will partner primarily with manufacturing leaders and employees, supporting the manufacturing population at the Corby site. As part of Tata Steel UK, Corby offers a dynamic, inclusive and safety-focused environment where people are at the heart of business success and continuous improvement.

As the HR Manager at our Tata Steel Corby site, you will be a key part of the Human Resources department and serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on employee matters. You will provide expert guidance and support, ensuring that HR policies and practices are deployed in a fair and consistent manner.

As a business partner and integral member of the Corby Operational Leadership Team, you will be responsible for driving the people agenda both directly and through enabling management ownership and accountability. You’ll need to understand business needs, propose HR Strategies to support organisational goals, and ensure effective implementation of HR policies and programmes within the area of responsibility. You will be the main point of contact on site for HR issues working with a remote case advisor model in place

The role also contributes to development and deployment of HR Policy and practice for Tata Steel UK.

Your key accountabilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Developing and leading the implementation of HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy and providing insights and recommendations on HR issues and trends to support business objectives
• Providing guidance and support on all HR matters as well as providing insights and recommendations on HR issues and trends to support decision making
• Assessing and recommending organisational changes to ensure that the capacity and capability of the business area can meet the challenges of its strategy and integrate with the strategic workforce plan
• Leading and facilitating employee information and consultation processes, collective bargaining and negotiation within the partnered areas
• Working with Management Teams to identify talent needs and develop strategies for talent acquisition, development, succession and retention
• Providing leadership in respect of developing a capable and competent workforce in line with local and business needs, leveraging support from the appropriate points of expertise
• Coaching and developing management teams to improve leadership capability and enhance performance
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters relating to organisational change, including consultations,…