People Manager - Reed : Job Details

My client is a leading manufacturing company based in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, who are on the lookout for a strategic-minded HR professional to take on the role of People Manager. Reporting to the Commercial Director, the People Manager will play a pivotal role in aligning people strategies with the company’s overall business strategy. This hands-on role encompasses the full employee lifecycle, from proactive, value-added HR initiatives to essential administrative tasks.

Day to Day of the role:

• Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Manage the onboarding process to ensure a positive experience for new hires and people managers.
• Conduct rigorous HR & Health & Safety Inductions for new starters.
• Provide HR guidance, coaching, and support to line managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Oversee employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
• Offer pragmatic HR advice to people managers, challenging the status quo when necessary.
• Identify training and development needs through performance reviews and manage external training provisions.
• Execute change management projects, assessing risks and making recommendations in line with best practices.
• Monitor HR trends, providing management with key performance indicators.
• Advise on industry pay, rewards, and benefits to maintain competitive positioning.
• Manage the HR Administrator to ensure timely and accurate HR administration in compliance with GDPR.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience in recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.
• 3-5 years of HR generalist experience.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide the HR team.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and information discreetly.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent with a recognised HR qualification, minimum CIPD level 5.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary based on experience.
• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

To apply for the HR Manager position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.