HR Manager

HR Manager | Human Resources Manager | HR Business Partner | Manufacturing HR

South Molton | Competitive Salary | Full-Time | Permanent | Manufacturing | HR Leadership

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to join a leading global manufacturing business based in South Molton, Devon.

• Competitive salary.
• KPI-driven bonus scheme.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 37-hour working week.
• Monday to Thursday, 8am-4:45pm.
• Friday, 8am-12pm.
• Up to 13% pension scheme contributions.
• Private healthcare.
• Opportunity to join a leading global manufacturing business.
• Supportive leadership team with the opportunity to influence people strategy and business development.

• Partner with the site leadership team to deliver strategic and operational HR support.
• Lead, coach and develop the on-site HR team.
• Drive employee engagement, performance management and organisational development initiatives.
• Manage complex employee relations cases and provide expert HR advice to managers.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and talent acquisition activities.
• Support succession planning, workforce planning and capability development.
• Manage compensation, benefits and performance review processes.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law, HR policies and best practice.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.
• Support health, wellbeing and occupational health initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with managers and employees to resolve people-related challenges.

• Previous experience as an HR Manager within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong generalist HR experience supporting operational and manufacturing leaders.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Proven experience in employee relations, coaching and stakeholder management.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing HR teams.
• Degree in Human Resources or equivalent qualification.
• CIPD qualification or membership is desirable.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Oracle HR experience would be advantageous.

Salary:

Job Type: Permanent

Location: South Molton, Devon