At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR support for a dynamic manufacturing site and drive process improvements.
- Company: Join a close-knit manufacturing business in Cambridge with international exposure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and strong career progression.
- Other info: High-visibility role with opportunities for local and regional involvement.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact and build the HR department from scratch.
- Qualifications: Previous HR experience in manufacturing and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
We’re hiring an HR Manager for a manufacturing business in Cambridge supporting a close-knit site of around 45 employees. This is a hands-on, visible role where you’ll partner closely with operational leadership while also contributing to broader regional HR initiatives. The role offers a strong mix of local ownership and international exposure, ideal for someone who enjoys both day-to-day HR involvement and the opportunity to influence wider business activity.
Responsibilities
- Lead HR support for the Cambridge manufacturing site
- Partner with managers across production, engineering, and operations
- Support employee relations, performance management, engagement, and recruitment
- Drive HR process improvements and best practice
- Support leadership development and workforce planning
- Contribute to wider EMEA HR projects and initiatives
Requirements
- Previous HR experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or operational environments
- Strong HR generalist background
- Confident working autonomously within a smaller site environment
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commercially minded and practical in approach
Why Apply?
- High-visibility role with genuine influence and an opportunity to build the department from scratch
- Opportunity to work closely with European leadership
- Mix of operational and strategic HR responsibility
- International exposure alongside local site ownership
- Strong opportunity for future progression and wider regional involvement
If you’re looking for an HR role with greater visibility, broader exposure, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Locations
HR Manager in Haverhill, Suffolk employer: Major Manufacturing
As an HR Manager in our manufacturing business located in Cambridge, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. With a strong focus on employee development and engagement, we offer competitive salaries, bonuses, and the chance to shape HR practices while enjoying both local ownership and international exposure. Join us for a rewarding career where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on our close-knit team and the broader organisation.
