HR Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne

HR Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne Full-Time No home office possible
Verso Recruitment
Job Title: Strategic HR Manager
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Salary: £60-70K per annum
🚀 Strategic HR Manager - Production & Manufacturing | £60,000-£70,000
Are you an experienced HR leader ready to step into a high-impact, strategically focused role? A market-leading organisation within the production and manufacturing sector is seeking a Strategic HR Manager to drive HR excellence across a dynamic, fast-paced site of approximately 100 employees.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned HR professional who thrives on shaping organisational culture, building people strategies, and partnering closely with senior leadership to deliver measurable business outcomes.
🔧 What You\'ll Lead
As Strategic HR Manager, you will be responsible for designing and executing the full HR roadmap for the site, including:
  • Developing and deploying HR strategies aligned with operational and commercial objectives.
  • Driving organisational effectiveness through workforce planning, performance management, and talent development initiatives.
  • Leading employee relations with confidence and clarity, ensuring a fair, compliant, and engaging employee experience.
  • Championing a high-performance culture across engineering, production, and support teams.
  • Collaborating with union representatives and industry bodies when required.
  • Acting as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team on all HR matters, from succession planning to change management.

🔍 What You Bring
We are looking for a strategic, forward-thinking HR professional with:
  • Proven ability to translate business needs into strategic HR initiatives that deliver real impact.
  • Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills.
  • A solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to navigate complex HR challenges.
  • A preference for a background in HR management within production, engineering, or manufacturing environments.
  • Experience working in organisations of a similar scale (c. 100 employees) highly advantageous.

🌟 What\'s on Offer
  • Competitive salary: £60,000-£70,000
  • The opportunity to shape the HR function and leave a lasting strategic impact
  • A respected, growing company where your expertise will directly contribute to operational and cultural excellence

If you\'re an HR professional ready to elevate your career and make a meaningful difference in a high-performance engineering and manufacturing environment, we\'d love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your strategic HR journey.
Verso Recruitment

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Verso Recruitment Recruiting Team