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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