HR Controller in Bradford

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Role Type: Stand‑alone HR role (full‑time)

About Us

We are a family‑run, medium‑size manufacturing business with a strong, values‑driven culture and a long‑standing commitment to our people. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a hands‑on, proactive HR Controller to support and strengthen our people processes, ensure compliance, and help us maintain a supportive and high‑performance workplace.

Role Purpose

The HR Controller will oversee all HR operations across the business in a stand‑alone capacity, providing guidance, administration, and strategic support to management and employees. This role ensures legal compliance, drives effective people management, and supports the development of a positive workplace culture aligned with family‑business values.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Operations & Administration

• Maintain accurate HR records, files, and HRIS data.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, induction, probation, contract changes, and leavers.
• Oversee absence management, ensuring accurate reporting.

2. Recruitment & Talent Management

• Coordinate end‑to‑end recruitment including job descriptions, advertising, screening, interviewing, and offer management.
• Support managers with workforce planning and succession considerations.

3. Employee Relations

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing guidance that is fair, consistent, and compliant.
• Coach managers on handling disciplinary, grievance, and capability processes.
• Support conflict resolution and encourage positive employee relations.

4. Training & Development

• Identify training needs and coordinate internal or external learning opportunities.
• Oversee mandatory training (HS, compliance, supervisory skills).
• Maintain training records and support development conversations.

5. Policies, Compliance & HR Governance

• Maintain up‑to‑date HR policies and employee handbook.
• Ensure compliance with employment law, GDPR, and health & safety requirements.
• Lead audits related to HR documentation, right‑to‑work checks and payroll.

6. Culture, Engagement & Communication

• Support initiatives that strengthen the family‑business culture employee engagement.
• Assist with staff events, company updates, and communications.
• Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive working environment.

7. HR Reporting & Insights

• Produce regular HR metrics: turnover, absence, recruitment activity, training hours.
• Provide insights to leadership to support decision‑making.
• Recommend improvements to HR processes, practices, and systems.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR generalist or HR Manager/Advisor role.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Ability to work independently in a stand‑alone HR function.
• Confident supporting managers with ER matters.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and administrative skills.
• Trustworthy with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent (or working toward).
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Familiarity with health & safety processes and training compliance.
• Experience implementing or improving HR systems.

Personal Attributes

• Approachable, fair, and consistent.
• Hands‑on, pragmatic, and solutions‑focused.
• Strong relationship‑builder with employees at all levels.
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and able to prioritise.
• Comfortable working in a close‑knit, family‑run environment.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

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