HR Manager

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. Contact For further information please get in touch - /