HR Manager (12 Month MAT Cover)

A brilliant opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Manager to join a leading organisation in the manufacturing sector on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This role plays a pivotal part in overseeing day-to-day HR operations, leading a small team, and partnering with senior managers to deliver the people strategy.

You’ll need to be within a commutable distance of Bristol and hold a full UK driving licence, as occasional travel between local sites is required.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Advisory

Act as the escalation point for daily HR queries

Support payroll, pensions, benefits and absence management

Provide guidance on all family leave policies

Lead on disciplinary, grievance and capability cases

Support recruitment, particularly senior-level hiring

Handle flexible working requests and approvals

HR Team Leadership

Line manage and develop the HR team

Deliver 1:1s, coaching sessions and oversee cross-skilling

Drive team initiatives and ensure seamless operations

Business Partnering

Work closely with senior managers to support business objectives

Support restructures, consultations and talent planning

Coach managers on performance and development

Learning & Development

Oversee L&D activity and internal training

Manage apprenticeship levy usage and development programmes

Monitor L&D budgets and uptake

Culture, Engagement & Communications

Champion culture and values across the business

Lead engagement activity and Employee Voice groups

Support wellbeing initiatives, EAP, MHFA and Occupational Health

Collaborate with internal communications on content and messaging

Systems, Reporting & Compliance

Maintain accurate HRIS data and produce HR metrics

Ensure policy updates and legal compliance

Support EDI initiatives and annual HR cycle tasks

Project Management

Lead/support HR projects such as ATS implementation and leadership development programmes

Drive process improvements and digitalisation

What You’ll Need

Proven HR leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Strong UK employment law knowledge

Experience across ER, recruitment, L&D and partnering with senior stakeholders

Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills

Working Pattern & Benefits

Flexible working hours

1 day per week working from home

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Strong wellbeing and benefits offering

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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