HR Manager

Our ClientAn 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 DoKey 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 BringYou 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.ContactFor further information please get in touch - /