Human Resources Manager

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HR Manager

12-Month Fixed Term Contract – to start February 2026

North Wales / Chester area

Are you an experienced HR leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and enjoys making a visible impact? We have been retained by a well-established, highly regarded organisation to appoint an HR Manager for a 12-month fixed-term assignment starting in February 2026.

This is a site-based leadership role where you’ll sit at the heart of the operation, shaping the people agenda, strengthening organisational capability and supporting major business initiatives. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery.

Opportunity

As the lead HR professional on site, you’ll take ownership of all people-related activity, from employee engagement and talent planning to labour relations and organisational effectiveness. You’ll play a key role in supporting transformation projects while ensuring the workforce remains engaged, compliant and future-ready.

Key responsibilities

• Driving engagement & culture - Create an environment where people feel valued, motivated and equipped to perform at their best.
• Talent & succession planning - Lead workforce planning and succession strategies to ensure the right skills and capability are in place for the future.
• Union & employee relations - Manage relationships with trade unions and employee representatives, supporting negotiations and maintaining positive, constructive dialogue.
• Change & project leadership - Provide HR leadership on key operational and supply chain projects, adapting people strategies to support business change.
• Leadership development - Coach and support senior leaders and people managers, building capability and strengthening leadership effectiveness across the site.
• Organisational effectiveness - Lead organisational health reviews, translate insight into action and oversee delivery of improvement plans aligned with internal frameworks.

What we’re looking for

• Qualified HR professional with proven experience at HR Manager/Head of HR level
• Background in a unionised manufacturing or industrial environment
• Confident communicator able to influence and challenge at all levels
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a commercially focused mindset

Why apply?

This is a high-impact interim opportunity offering exposure to a complex, operational environment where HR genuinely influences business outcomes. Ideal for an HR leader who enjoys partnering closely with senior stakeholders and delivering meaningful change.

Salary range of £65,000 - £70,000 plus bonus and a competitive benefits offering.

Interested? Apply to Leanne Boddy at Macmillan Davies via the link below.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Manufacturing

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