HR Manager | Up to £60,000 + Great Benefits | Kidderminster (Initially onsite)

This is more than a HR role - it’s about leading people through change.

We’re partnering with a global organisation with a strong UK presence, looking for a hands-on HR Manager to support a business on a genuine transformation journey.

This is a safety-first, people-centric organisation where culture matters. With a long-standing workforce and deep-rooted values, the business is evolving - modernising its approach, strengthening engagement, and bringing people along the journey.

They’re looking for someone who can balance care and challenge - a true generalist who can build trust, influence stakeholders, and help shift mindsets in a respectful, inclusive way.

The Opportunity:

You’ll take ownership of the HR function across a UK population of c.75 employees (manufacturing and distribution), supported by an HR Administrator/Executive Assistant.

This is a broad, operational HR role with real strategic impact, where you’ll be central to delivering cultural and organisational change, developing managers and building capability, driving engagement and wellbeing initiatives, and supporting business-critical people decisions.

You’ll work closely with both UK leadership and a wider European HR structure, giving you exposure to a truly international business.

What you’ll be doing:

Leading day-to-day generalist HR delivery across the UK business
Partnering with leadership on transformation and change initiatives (including potential relocation, integration, and restructuring)
Acting as a trusted advisor on employee relations (low volume, complex where needed)
Driving improvements in engagement, retention, and culture
Coaching and developing line managers to build confidence and capability
Supporting wellbeing and engagement strategies aligned to a people-first approach
Managing payroll coordination via an external bureau (starters, leavers, changes, accuracy checks)
Producing and presenting monthly HR metrics and reporting (European scorecard - absence, sickness, key trends)
Reviewing and enhancing policies, procedures, and contracts
Supporting TUPE activity, organisational design, and workforce planning
Playing a key role in embedding hybrid working practices

The environment:

This is a business with a long-tenured workforce, and a traditional environment where change needs to be handled sensitively.

There is a strong values base centred around trust, respect, humility and passion, and a genuine commitment to wellbeing and CSR, including mental health initiatives and community engagement.

It’s a place where relationships matter - and where you’ll need to win hearts and minds, not force change.

What they’re looking for:

You’ll be an experienced HR generalist who thrives in a hands-on role and enjoys working close to the business.

You’ll bring:

Proven experience of supporting transformation or cultural change
Strong employee relations expertise and sound judgement
Confidence coaching and influencing managers at all levels
Experience overseeing payroll processes and HR reporting and metrics
The ability to operate as a trusted, credible HR lead in a standalone capacity
A pragmatic, balanced approach, able to align people needs with business goals

Experience within manufacturing, logistics or operational environments would be a distinct advantage.

Why apply?

Be part of a business that genuinely puts people and safety first
Play a key role in shaping and embedding cultural change
Work in a globally connected organisation with local impact
Take ownership of a varied, meaningful HR remit where you can make a real difference

What do you think? Does his role sound right up your street? If so, apply today to avoid disappointment.

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