Wilkins Talent Solutions Limited
Human Resources Manager
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HR Manager | Swindon | Manufacturing
12 month Fixed Term Contract
We’re looking for an experienced HR Manager to take ownership of day-to-day HR delivery within a busy manufacturing environment in Swindon.
This is a genuinely hands-on, operational HR role. You’ll be visible across the site, working closely with managers and employees, managing ER matters and helping to create a practical, consistent and commercially focused approach to people management.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for:
- Managing Employee Relations cases end-to-end, including absence, conduct, capability and grievance
- Providing pragmatic, risk-aware HR advice to managers and employees
- Coaching managers and building their confidence in handling people issues
- Leading performance management activity
- Supporting talent, succession and reward processes
- Improving and simplifying HR processes
- Using HR data and KPIs to identify trends and drive action
- Supporting the effective use of HRIS, Power BI and AI tools
- Delivering practical manager training
- Representing HR as part of the wider leadership team
- Potentially managing and developing members of the HR team
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What we’re looking for
You’ll be an experienced operational HR professional who is comfortable making decisions, challenging when necessary and working at pace.
Essential:
- CIPD Level 5 or equivalent hands-on HR generalist experience
- Strong operational HR generalist knowledge
- Excellent Employee Relations experience
- Practical knowledge of UK employment law
- Confidence managing ER cases independently
- Strong judgement and a practical, common-sense approach
- Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills
- Ability to work effectively in a changing environment
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Experience within manufacturing, engineering, pharmaceutical or a similar operational environment would be particularly advantageous.
This could be a great opportunity for an HR Manager or experienced HR professional looking for a role where they can be close to the business, influence managers and make tangible improvements to how HR operates.
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