Human Resources Manager

Alexander Mae Recruitment
Bristol
9 months ago
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Location:Bristol (with monthly travel to Derby and quarterly travel to Leeds)

Contract Type:Permanent | Full Time

Salary:£60,000- £75,000 plus car, up to 25% bonus and benefits

Are you animmediately availablesenior HR professional ready to make a strategic impact across a multi-site UK operation? We are seeking a proactive and experiencedHR Managerto join a well-established international engineering and manufacturing business that delivers high-tech solutions to the food and pharmaceutical sectors.

This is a pivotal role, combining strategic HR leadership with hands-on generalist responsibilities across three UK sites. You will partner closely with senior leadership teams to shape people strategy, lead change management initiatives, and support global HR programmes while ensuring operational HR excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior managers on all aspects of HR strategy, policy, and best practice
  • Lead and deliver organisational development and change initiatives
  • Oversee all HR activity across three UK sites, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll, and pensions
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment and workforce planning in line with business objectives
  • Drive performance, engagement, and learning & development strategies
  • Support employee wellbeing through structured programmes and Occupational Health liaison
  • Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and internal governance processes

About You:

  • CIPD Level 7 or equivalent professional experience
  • Strong HR generalist background with experience in a multinational environment
  • Manufacturing experience is beneficial
  • In-depth knowledge of UK employment law, including acquisitions and change management
  • Proven ability to manage payroll and benefits administration
  • Data-driven mindset with strong project management and communication skills
  • Confident in HR systems and technology
  • Able to influence at all levels and travel regularly across UK sites

Benefits:

  • £60,000 - £75,000 plus company car
  • Bonus – up to 25%
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
  • 7x salary life assurance
  • BUPA
  • Income protection (after 2 years' service)
  • Cycle to work and tech purchase schemes
  • Wellbeing support via Everymind at Work
  • Hybrid working

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR leader to shape and deliver impactful people strategies within a respected and growing global organisation.

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