HR Manager

Axon Moore is exclusively recruiting a senior HR Manager for a market-leading manufacturing business operating across multiple UK sites. This is a high-impact, commercial-facing role, leading a small team and shaping the HR strategy across the organisation. You will influence key business decisions, drive workforce planning, attract and retain top talent, and implement people strategies that support growth, efficiency, and profitability. Key Responsibilities

• Lead HR across multiple sites, providing strategic and operational support to the business
• Manage and develop a high-performing HR team delivering tangible results
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, learning & development, and employee engagement initiatives
• Drive employee relations, policy development, and compliance across the UK operation
• Partner with senior leadership on workforce planning, talent strategy, and organisational change

About You

• Experienced HR leader in manufacturing, engineering, construction, or industrial sectors
• Strong employee relations and HR compliance expertise in multi-site environments
• Commercially aware and confident influencing senior stakeholders
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Resilient, pragmatic, and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving business

Working Pattern

• Based at North West head office with hybrid working (minimum 3 days on-site)
• Full-time position

Package

• £65,000-£75,000 depending on experience
• Car allowance, private medical, pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional benefits available

Confidential Process: This role is being managed exclusively by Axon Moore. Full company details will be shared with shortlisted candidates following an initial confidential discussion.