Human Resources Manager
North Bristol | Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Office-Based
We are proud to be partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business in North Bristol to appoint a high-calibre Human Resources Manager. This is a pivotal senior management role, offering the opportunity to shape and deliver a people strategy that supports continued growth, operational excellence and a positive, high-performing culture.
Operating within a fast-paced, hands-on environment, this role requires a balance of strategic thinking and operational delivery. You will lead a small HR team and act as a trusted partner to the senior leadership team, providing pragmatic, commercially focused HR support across the business.
Please note, due to the nature of the manufacturing environment, this role is fully office-based.
The Role
Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of the full HR function, ensuring it is aligned to business objectives while remaining responsive to the demands of a dynamic manufacturing setting.
Key responsibilities include:
*Acting as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders, offering expert guidance on all people-related matters, including organisational design, workforce planning and change management
*Leading and developing a small HR team, ensuring high standards of delivery across all HR activities
*Driving employee engagement initiatives, using insight and data to continuously enhance the employee experience
*Overseeing recruitment strategy and delivery, ensuring the business attracts and retains high-quality talent across all levels
*Managing the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to development, retention and exit processes
*Reviewing, developing and embedding HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance, consistency and operational efficiency
*Leading on performance management frameworks, supporting managers to drive accountability, capability and high performance
*Managing compensation and benefits processes, ensuring alignment with market trends and internal equity
*Championing a culture of wellbeing, inclusion and continuous improvement across the organisation
*Supporting change initiatives, helping the business navigate growth and transformation effectively
About You
This role will suit a confident and resilient HR leader who enjoys being close to the business and making a visible impact. You will be comfortable operating in a fast-moving, sometimes ambiguous environment, and capable of balancing competing priorities with a calm and solutions-focused approach.
You will bring:
*Proven experience in a senior, generalist HR role, ideally within manufacturing, engineering or a similar fast-paced environment
*A strong blend of strategic capability and hands-on delivery
*Demonstrable experience influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders
*Experience leading, coaching and developing HR team members
*Solid knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
*A proactive, adaptable and creative approach to problem solving
*A genuine passion for people, culture and organisational development
The Offer
*Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
*Performance-related bonus
*Comprehensive benefits package
*The opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing organisation
*A visible and influential position with scope to shape the HR function and wider business culture
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious HR professional looking to take ownership of a broad and impactful role within a business where HR is recognised as a key driver of success.


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