Full job descriptionJob Title: HR Manager
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
Contract: Onsite, Full Time, Permanent

The Human Resources Division at SF Partners are actively recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to join their manufacturing client on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a crucial role in which you will be a key part of the SLT, ensuring all HR activities align with current and future business goals.

As a HR Manager, you will be a CIPD qualified leader, and be responsible for carrying out the below responsibilities:

- Partnering with key stakeholders across the business to collaborate, partner and create a HR strategy to ensure the vision of the business is delivered successfully.
- Advising, coaching and mentoring managers with advice and legislation changes.
- Partner with senior leaders to deliver the company’s people strategy, supporting business growth, engagement and organisational performance.
- Lead and support key HR initiatives including talent management, succession planning, performance management, learning and development, and employee engagement.
- Work closely with managers across the business to provide practical, commercially focused advice on employee relations, people challenges and organisational change.
- Manage recruitment activity and help build strong talent pipelines to attract and retain high-performing employees.
- Ensure HR policies, procedures and practices remain compliant with employment legislation and aligned with HR best practice.
- Maintain accurate HR data and reporting through the HR system, supporting metrics, audits and GDPR compliance.
- Continuously review and improve HR processes to deliver an efficient, modern and employee-focused HR service.

The successful HR Manager will have experience in the below:
- CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent) with proven experience in a senior HR role within a fast-paced business environment.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law with the ability to apply HR best practice in a practical and commercially focused way.
- Experience partnering with senior leaders, providing trusted advice and influencing people-related decisions across the business.
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships at all levels, promoting collaboration and positive employee engagement.
- Highly organised with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Strong communication skills, with the confidence to handle sensitive and confidential matters professionally.
- Experienced in using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications, ideally within an SME environment.

If you believe you meet the above criteria and wish to progress an application forward, please click ’Apply Now’ with a copy of your updated CV.