HR Manager

HR Manager HR Business Partner Manufacturing HR Manager

Corby Competitive Salary Full-time Permanent Manufacturing On-site

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to join a well-established manufacturing organisation based in Corby .

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager , HR Business Partner , Senior HR Advisor or People Manager who thrives in a standalone, operational HR role where you can genuinely influence business performance and drive organisational change.

Joining the business during a significant period of investment and transformation, you'll be the senior HR presence on site, partnering closely with operational leaders to deliver a proactive people strategy, lead employee relations, support organisational change and help shape the future of the manufacturing operation.

This is a highly visible leadership role offering autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to make a lasting impact within a growing manufacturing business.

Key Duties

• Lead employee relations activity, including complex casework, disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance management.

• Manage organisational change programmes, including consultations, restructures and redeployment processes.

• Partner with operational managers and senior leaders, providing expert HR advice and coaching on all people matters.

• Build strong working relationships across the manufacturing site to support business objectives.

• Lead engagement with Trade Union representatives and promote positive industrial relations.

• Support workforce planning, succession planning, talent development and employee engagement initiatives.

• Coach and develop managers to strengthen leadership capability across the business.

• Ensure HR policies, procedures and employment law are applied consistently and effectively.

• Work collaboratively with the wider HR team to deliver an outstanding HR service.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the ongoing development of the people strategy.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an HR Manager , HR Business Partner , Senior HR Advisor or similar standalone/site-based HR role.

• Significant experience managing employee relations, organisational change, consultations, restructures and redeployment programmes.

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering, industrial or production environment.

• Experience working within a unionised environment and building positive relationships with Trade Union representatives.

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to influence and build credibility with managers, employees and senior leaders.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• CIPD qualification (or equivalent) would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time opportunity.

• Competitive salary.

• Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business during an exciting period of investment and transformation.

• Standalone site-based HR leadership role with genuine autonomy.

• Support from an established wider HR function.

• Opportunity to influence business strategy and shape the future of the site.

• Long-term career development within a growing organisation.

Interested?

If you're an experienced HR Manager , HR Business Partner , Senior HR Advisor , People Manager or Manufacturing HR Manager looking for your next opportunity in Corby , apply today with your up-to-date CV or contact Acorn by Synergie for a confidential discussion.

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