HR Manager

HR Manager

Barnstaple

£75,000 - £90,000

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Manager to join a leading manufacturing business in the Barnstaple area.

This is a strategic leadership role, responsible for driving the people agenda across the site, partnering with senior management to support organisational growth, employee engagement, workforce planning, and operational performance.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site HR team and HR strategy
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and organisational development
• Manage employee relations, performance, and disciplinary matters
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention activities
• Drive employee engagement, culture change, and development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with employment law, HR policies, and best practices

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role
• Strong employee relations and performance management expertise
• Experience delivering organisational change and engagement programmes
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance
• Skilled in workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Package & Benefits

• £75,000 - £90,000
• Company Pension Scheme
• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Excellent Career Development Opportunities
• Relocation Package

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.