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Human Resources Manager

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltdpreston, england🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 6 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid HR Manager role offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact within a leading manufacturing and distribution organization, with opportunities for professional growth and development. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in employee relations and a strategic approach to HR, and we encourage you to apply to join their supportive team.

Quick Overview

Salary
£45k - £50k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
preston, england, United Kingdom
Employee EngagementEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementSuccession PlanningWorkforce Planning

Job Description

We are currently working in partnership with a leading manufacturing and distribution organisation to recruit an HR Manager on a permanent basis, offering a salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum .


Reporting to the Group HR Director , you will provide both strategic and operational HR support across a multi-site business, partnering with managers and senior stakeholders to drive employee engagement, organisational performance, and people development.


The role will involve occasional travel to sites across the UK and offers hybrid working following probation.


Duties will include:

  • Leading on complex employee relations cases
  • Providing guidance on employment law and HR best practice
  • Supporting recruitment, workforce planning, and succession planning
  • Partnering with managers across multiple UK sites
  • Delivering learning and development initiatives
  • Supporting organisational change and HR projects
  • Driving employee engagement and retention strategies
  • Reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures
  • Supporting performance management processes
  • Maintaining HR systems, records, and reporting


Experience required:

  • Previous HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner experience
  • Strong employee relations background with experience managing complex cases
  • Sound knowledge of UK employment law
  • Experience within a manufacturing, logistics, distribution, FMCG, or similar operational environment
  • CIPD Level 5 qualified or above


Benefits:

  • KPI Bonus Scheme
  • 33 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays)
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Employee Discount Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)


Working Hours:

  • Monday to Friday
  • 40 hours per week


Please note that recent and relevant HR experience is required to be considered for this position.


James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an employment agency and employment business in relation to this role.

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