Job Description:

HR Manager

Location: Bedfordshire / Buckinghamshire Border
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Benefits
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Sector: FMCG / Manufacturing

The Business

We are partnering with a fast-growing, privately owned manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and operational excellence.

Following significant investment, continued growth and ambitious future plans, the business is looking to appoint an experienced HR Manager to build structure, strengthen people processes and support the next phase of development.

This is a highly visible role within a successful and entrepreneurial environment where leadership are committed to investing in both people and infrastructure.

The Opportunity

This is a broad and hands-on HR leadership role reporting directly into senior leadership.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the HR function across the business, supporting operational teams whilst also helping shape the wider people strategy.

The environment is fast paced, evolving and highly operational. The business is looking for someone confident working both strategically and operationally, capable of building credibility across all levels of the organisation.

Alongside managing day-to-day HR activity, the role will play a key part in modernising processes, improving structure, supporting managers and helping prepare the business for continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR function across the business
• Support and advise managers on all employee relations matters
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures and best practice
• Drive improvements across the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, retention and development
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR governance
• Support performance management, disciplinaries, grievances and absence management
• Analyse HR data and provide meaningful reporting to leadership
• Assist with organisational development and workforce planning
• Develop manager capability through coaching and guidance
• Maintain accurate HR documentation, contracts and employee records
• Support payroll coordination and wider HR administration processes
• Contribute to creating a positive, transparent and high-performing culture

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced HR professional who enjoys operating within a growing operational environment.

You will be comfortable influencing stakeholders, building structure and balancing strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience within a HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist position
• Strong employee relations experience
• Experience supporting operational or manufacturing-based environments
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or above
• Strong understanding of UK employment law
• Confident working independently and managing multiple priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Able to work at pace and adapt within a changing environment

Desirable

• Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or industrial sectors
• Experience supporting shift-based workforces
• Experience helping businesses through periods of growth or change

Why Join?

• Opportunity to shape and influence the HR function
• Growing and financially secure business
• Supportive and accessible leadership team
• Genuine opportunity to build long-term career progression
• Business investing heavily into people, infrastructure and future growth
• Broad and varied role with real autonomy

If you are an ambitious HR professional looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely make an impact, we would be keen to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact the recruitment partner managing this assignment.