People & HR Manager

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on HR Manager to take full ownership of the HR function across our UK manufacturing operations. This is a standalone role based at our Westbury site, with responsibility also supporting our manufacturing facility in Mardy.

This is a broad and dynamic role requiring a pragmatic HR professional who can operate across both operational delivery and strategic influence. You will act as a trusted advisor to leadership while remaining fully involved in day-to-day HR activity.

• Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance, development, and offboarding
• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees across both sites
• Ensure consistent and compliant HR practices across the organisation

• Lead full-cycle recruitment across manufacturing and business support roles
• Partner with managers on role design, job descriptions, and selection processes
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles
• Implement and improve recruitment processes and tools (ATS, sourcing strategies)

• Manage all employee relations cases end-to-end (disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance)
• Provide clear, risk-aware advice to managers
• Ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation and internal policies

• Coach and support managers in people management best practices
• Deliver guidance and training on:
• Performance management
• Conducting investigations and hearings
• Effective recruitment and interviewing
• Build management capability to improve consistency and reduce risk

• Own and manage HR systems (HRIS, personnel records, reporting tools)
• Review, develop, and implement HR policies and procedures
• Identify and drive process improvements across the HR function
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and audit readiness

• Support organisational change initiatives including restructures, role redesign, and workforce planning
• Provide HR input on business transformation and operational changes
• Lead or support HR-related projects as required

• Act as a trusted advisor to directors and site leadership teams
• Support business planning with workforce insights and recommendations
• Contribute to building a high-performance and accountable culture

• Produce monthly HR reports for directors
• Analyse key HR metrics (absence, turnover, recruitment, engagement)
• Present insights, trends, and recommendations to leadership and wider teams

• Lead employee engagement initiatives across both sites
• Organise and coordinate company events and activities
• Support retention, morale, and employer brand development

• Provide HR support across both Westbury and Mardy sites
• Travel regularly to ensure visibility, consistency, and strong working relationships

• Proven experience in a standalone or highly autonomous HR role
• Strong background within manufacturing, industrial, or operational environments
• Demonstrable experience managing complex employee relations cases
• Experience across full employee lifecycle and recruitment
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law
• Experience with HR systems and process improvement

• CIPD Level 5+ (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in multi-site organisations
• Experience supporting organisational change (e.g., restructures, TUPE)

• Hands-on and pragmatic approach
• Able to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery
• Strong communicator with the confidence to challenge when needed
• Highly organised and resilient in a fast-paced environment

• This is a fully on-site role
• Travel between sites is required
• This is a standalone position with full responsibility for the HR function