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HR Manager - 12-Month Maternity Cover (Derby, with weekly travel to South Yorkshire)
An experienced HR Manager with a strong background in manufacturing is required for a 12-month maternity cover position. The role involves full responsibility for all day-to-day HR, Industrial Relations, and Training activities at the Derby site, with a weekly visit to a second site in South Yorkshire.
This is a hands-on, pragmatic role that would suit someone confident and experienced, who can provide calm, professional leadership and positively influence both managers and employees. As part of the senior management team, the HR Manager will ensure smooth HR operations in a unionised, fast-paced environment, while also supporting and developing a relatively inexperienced HR team. The role will also involve supporting L&D activities to help drive employee development and organizational growth.
We are open to considering a 4-day week for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead daily HR operations at the Derby site, with weekly support for South Yorkshire
Provide clear, practical guidance on employee relations and employment legislation
Support and develop a junior HR team, building capability and consistency
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training activities
Support Learning & Development initiatives to foster employee growth
Manage succession planning, performance processes, and HR budgets
Monitor and report on key HR metrics including absence, performance, and engagement
Ensure compliance with employment law, internal policies, and external standards
Promote a positive working culture and support the business through change
This person is needed as soon as possible, so please apply without delay.
