HR Manager in Harrogate

This is an opportunity to shape culture and leadership capabilities within a well‑established manufacturing business undergoing a significant period of growth. Following substantial investment into both people and processes, this business has recently introduced a new Plant Leadership Team and is focused on strengthening leadership ability, enhancing employee engagement, and developing a high‑performance culture across the site.

Key Benefits

• £55,000 - £60,000 pa, Dependent on Experience
• Harrogate Based - Full-Time Onsite Role
• Company Pension Plan
• Private Medical Insurance
• Bonus Scheme
• Death in Service (4x Salary)

The Role

Supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation of approximately 90 employees, this HR Manager role offers the opportunity to influence change at every level of the organisation whilst acting as a trusted partner to senior leaders. This is a highly visible position, requiring a strong presence across the site and the ability to build effective relationships with both operational and leadership teams. You will play a key role in developing managers, supporting organisational change, and ensuring the business continues to create a positive and engaging working environment. This is a rare opportunity to join the business at a pivotal stage in its journey, with the autonomy and support to make a genuine impact on culture, leadership, and long‑term organisational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnering with the Plant Leadership Team to deliver people‑focused business objectives.
• Work in partnership with the wider group, aligning HR policies and procedures, whilst ensuring best practice for site.
• Coach, mentor and develop managers to improve leadership capability across the organisation.
• Support organisational change initiatives and ensure effective communication throughout periods of transformation.
• Work closely with operational leaders to identify workforce challenges and implement practical solutions.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives to strengthen workplace culture and employee experience.
• Providing guidance on employee relations matters, employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Oversee the onboarding process for all new employees.
• Develop and deliver learning and development initiatives aligned to business needs.
• Support succession planning, recruitment, and talent development activities.
• Oversee the monthly payroll and benefits process.
• Work alongside the senior team to ensure the resource plan, and management of resource budget and overtime.
• Manage two direct reports within the administration and payroll functions.
• Review and enhance HR policies, procedures and processes to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Analyse workforce trends and provide insight to support strategic decision‑making.
• Manage employee records accurately, with in‑house IT systems, ensuring regulatory compliance.

The Candidate

We're keen to speak with HR professionals that can demonstrate a history of influencing, challenging, and developing leaders within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This is a 24/7 production facility with around 90 staff members, so the ability to manage a multi‑faced workforce is crucial.

• CIPD Qualified (Level 5 minimum, Level 7 preferred)
• A strategic thinker, able to understand wider business implications
• Experienced in a standalone or senior HR leadership role
• Experienced within an operational environment, ideally manufacturing, engineering, FMCG or similar
• Comfortable working within a fast‑paced, 24/7 production environment
• A strong people manager who is experienced in coaching and developing leadership teams.