HR Manager

Tyne and Wear Permanent competitive Ref: 418321

Our Client

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Manager to join a successful and growing manufacturing business in South Tyneside. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, this role will lead the people agenda during a period of significant growth, investment and organisational development. This is a broad and influential position, offering the opportunity to shape people strategy while remaining close to day-to-day operational HR activity. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting workforce growth, organisational change, talent development and employee engagement.
The working week is compressed Mon-Thurs with Fridays off.

What You'll Do

Key responsibilities will include:

* Partnering with senior leaders to support business growth and organisational objectives.
* Leading succession planning, workforce planning and talent development initiatives.
* Advising on organisational change, business transformation and employee engagement activities.
* Supporting recruitment, onboarding and apprenticeship programmes.
* Coaching and developing managers to enhance leadership capability.
* Providing expert guidance on employee relations matters and employment legislation.
* Ensuring HR policies, processes and compliance frameworks remain effective and up to date.
* Maintaining a positive, high-performance culture through periods of growth and change.

What You'll Bring

You will be able to demonstrate experience in some if not all of the following:

* Previous experience in an HR Manager or senior HR generalist position.
* Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience supporting organisational change, growth or transformation programmes.
* Excellent employment law knowledge and practical HR expertise.
* Confidence coaching and influencing managers at all levels.
* A pragmatic, hands-on and commercially minded approach.
* The ability to build credibility with both operational and leadership teams.

Manufacturing experience would be advantageous but is not essential, with candidates from a variety of sectors encouraged to apply.