Mpeople Recruitment are assisting in the recruitment of an HR Manager for an international manufacturing company, you will be based on site at Helsby. You will be part of a group of companies operating globally, renowned in their industry, whose products are designed and developed at each site.  HR Manager initially to work across 2 sites but with future to expand the remit across other UK group businesses with some travel to Bredbury and Bolton. The position is full-time, 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday (there is flexibility to accommodate 25-30 hrs over a 4 day week).  This is an onsite role; you will be expected to be onsite across the week Monday to Friday (there is the option of occasional working from home). 

HR Manager Duties:  

• You will provide HR generalist expertise as part of the senior management team working closely with Managers on all aspects of HR. 
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the HR department. 
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives. 
• Manage recruitment and selection processes working closely with Managers. 
• Prepare offer letters and contracts, obtain references, conduct eligibility to work in the UK checks and coordinate the administration of the new starter process ensuring all relevant documentation and paperwork is returned. 
• To keep abreast of developments in employment legislation and be proactive in ensuring managers are appropriately briefed on relevant changes and new legislation. 
• Continually driving forward best practice and ensuring compliance with all group procedures, policies and employment legislation. 
• Act as an advisor to both employees and management, addressing employee concerns and managing all aspects of disciplinary actions with fairness and discretion. 
• Prepare and accurately document, employee investigations ensuring best practice is always followed and ensure the process is completed in a timely manner. Advise and support line managers when considering whether further action, i.e., disciplinary action, is needed.   
• Performance Management: Oversee appraisal processes and assist managers in driving high performance. 
• Schedule staff reviews for the first 3 months of employment. Prepare assessment criteria, time and attendance records and ensure the review accurately reflects the feedback given.   
• Coordinate with Senior Management team training and development programs. 
• Foster a positive working environment and promote company values. 
• Adhere to GDPR and maintain integrity and confidentiality at all times.   

HR Manger Requirements:  

• Required previous experience in a HR Manager role or looking to take the next step into Management in a growing business, ideally within manufacturing, other transferable industries will be considered. 
• Full UK driving licence with the flexibility to travel where needed. 
• CIPD level 5 or working towards/equivalent experience. 
• Ideally you will be great at solving problems who can be trusted in resolving challenging situations, continually driving forward best practice and ensuring compliance with all company procedures. 
• You ll have experience in working collaboratively with all levels of a business, building confidence in managers to take more ownership of day-to-day HR issues. 
• You ll also need to be analytical and comfortable with monthly reporting and managing HR systems. 
• Flexibility in your approach to work, and travel to different sites on occasion is a must in working hours depending on HR requirements. 
• Experience of coaching managers in delivering HR related activities. 
• Able to take a very hands-on approach with administration, but also thinking operationally and strategically 
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. 
• Up to date and comprehensive knowledge of HR best practice and employment legislation 
• Excellent communication skills, able to meet deadlines. 

Benefits:  

• Company Pension, staff referral scheme, cycle to work scheme, cash health plan, staff events and socials, free car parking, training and development opportunities.    
• 25 Days holidays rising with service plus bank holidays (Christmas shutdown).       

Apologies but we can only accept applications from candidates that have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.        

Mpeople Recruitment Ltd are an employment agency acting on behalf of our clients.