Competitive Salary On-site | Manufacturing | South Wales
An established and highly secure manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead people operations at one of its largest UK sites.
This is a senior, hands-on role suited to a confident HR generalist who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment and enjoys being close to the business.
The Role
You will take full responsibility for HR delivery on a large manufacturing site.
The role sits as part of the site senior leadership team and combines autonomy with strong group-level HR support.
Key accountabilities include:
Leading and developing an established on-site HR team.
Managing a high-volume employee relations environment.
Acting as a trusted HR advisor to senior operational stakeholders.
Ensuring consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
Overseeing recruitment for senior and specialist site roles.
Providing leadership oversight of weekly payroll (no hands-on processing).
Driving people initiatives that support performance, engagement, and compliance.
The Environment
Large-scale manufacturing operation with hundreds of permanent employees, plus a sizeable temporary workforce.
Fast-moving, reactive setting where operational delivery is key.
Strong emphasis on pragmatism, relationship-building, and impact at site level.
About You:
An experienced HR Manager (or equivalent) with a strong background in manufacturing or similar operational environments.
Highly confident managing complex ER casework.
Comfortable operating at senior leadership level and influencing production-focused leaders.
Practical, resilient, and delivery-oriented.
Experienced in leading and developing HR teams within large, fast-paced organisations.
This role will not suit someone seeking a heavily project-led, hybrid, or strategy-only position.
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