Head of HR

The opportunity;

We are partnering with a leading manufacturing business to appoint a Head of HR for one of its key sites in Grimsby.  This is a high-impact, site leadership role with full responsibility for people strategy and delivery in a fast-paced, production environment.  

 

Key Responsibilities;

As Head of HR, you will sit as a key member of the site leadership team, taking full ownership for the HR function and driving change across all people-related activities.

You will:

• Lead the end-to-end HR agenda for a manufacturing site 
• Rebuild and embed core HR foundations (process, policy, governance, KPIs)
• Drive engagement, communication and culture improvement across the site
• Partner closely with the Site Director and SLT, challenging and influencing where required
• Lead workforce planning to support seasonal peaks and operational demands
• Improve key metrics including absence, retention and recruitment effectiveness
• Develop and lead a small HR team (BP, Advisor, Assistant)
• Move the function from reactive to proactive and strategic

Candidate Profile;

We are seeking a proven HR leader who thrives in fast-paced, operational environments and is comfortable leading change in a complex setting.

You will bring:

• Demonstrable experience at Head of HR / HR Manager level within a manufacturing, FMCG, logistics or similarly fast-paced environment
• A strong track record of rebuilding or developing HR functions
• Experience of delivering HR strategy, not just operations
• Proven ability to manage high-volume, operational workforces
• Confidence to challenge senior stakeholders and lead from the front
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach with the ability to “roll sleeves up” and deliver at pace
• Experience of improving engagement, absence and retention metrics
• Ability to operate autonomously and manage upwards effectively

Nigel Wright HR;

For more information, please contact Sue O'Donovan