Job Details

HR Manager

Sector:HR & Training

Region : North East England

Location: Middlesborough

Salary: £50,000-£55,000

Job Ref.: ET9512

Job Information

 HR Manager – Hands On Role in a Fast Paced Manufacturing Environment

We’re looking for a confident, hands on HR Manager to take full ownership of the HR function and team. You’ll be the visible HR lead for a busy manufacturing operation, supporting managers, driving engagement and shaping a culture where people can perform at their best.

This is a full time, permanent, site based role at the heart of the operation. And best suited to a HR lead who loves being at the centre of the action

What You’ll Be Doing

• Champion engagement and help strengthen a positive, inclusive culture

• Coach managers to build capability and confidence in people leadership

• Provide expert guidance on ER, policy, best practice and employment law

• Support development, succession and retention across all departments

• Lead complex ER cases including disciplinaries, grievances and appeals

• Use HR data and insights to identify trends and drive improvements

• Deliver training and development sessions across the site

• Lead and contribute to HR projects, restructures and wider change activity

What You’ll Bring

• Broad HR generalist experience: manufacturing/FMCG exposure is a real advantage

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience

• Strong Excel and IT capability

• A proactive, flexible, solutions focused approach

• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills