HR Manager

About the Opportunity; My client, a global leader in the manufacturing industry is looking to recruit an experienced HR Manager on a 12 month FTC to join one of its most critical UK manufacturing sites based in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. With a worldwide workforce, this organisation is at the forefront of innovation, sustainability, and purpose-led growth. This is a high-impact, site-based role supporting a non-unionised site with employees across complex shift patterns. The site is undergoing a period of positive transformation, with a strong focus on leadership development, cultural maturity, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Include; Act as a trusted HR partner to the site leadership team, delivering both strategic guidance and operational support. Lead on absence management, recruitment, and retention strategies to ensure a stable and engaged workforce. Manage complex employee relations issues with confidence, autonomy, and fairness. Coach and develop line managers to build leadership capability and consistency across teams. Support the reorganisation and optimisation of shift patterns, ensuring alignment with business needs and employee wellbeing. Contribute to wider UK HR initiatives, including EDI, talent development, and employee engagement programmes. The ideal candidate; Proven HR generalist experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, ideally site based. Strong background in employee relations, change management, and organisational development. Confident, pragmatic, and resilient, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead through ambiguity. Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels, with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. Passionate about people, culture, and continuous improvement, with a desire to make a lasting impact. Summary; This is an exciting and rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a site that is undergoing an exciting period of transformation. Be part of a global innovator with a strong UK presence and a unique manufacturing footprint whilst also having the opportunity to make decisions and be given the right balance of autonomy & support from a fantastic HR Director. You will be working with a collaborative, forward-thinking leadership team committed to continuous improvement, employee wellbeing whilst committed your personal development. Please note although this role offers hybrid working, the expectation is to be on site 3 days a week in Thirsk.

Location: Thirsk, UK, GB

Posted Date: 7/14/2025