HR Manager - Carmarthenshire

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

• 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.