Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties are proud to be working in partnership with a growing manufacturing business in the East Midlands to recruit an HR Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, hands-on HR professional to lead the HR function while overseeing day-to-day office operations. The role offers the chance to bring recruitment fully in-house, build talent pipelines, and shape the HR strategy within a supportive, high-performance environment.

Responsibilities:

* Lead full-cycle recruitment, including drafting job descriptions, advertising roles, sourcing and headhunting candidates, conducting interviews, and managing selection

* Work with department heads to forecast hiring needs and create strategic recruitment plans

* Develop and manage onboarding programmes to integrate new employees effectively

* Maintain HR policies and ensure compliance with UK employment law

* Support employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance management

* Oversee performance appraisal systems to foster accountability and high performance

* Identify training needs, manage internal and external development initiatives, and support learning and development activities

* Maintain HR records, contracts, and HRIS systems with accuracy and confidentiality

* Prepare and present HR metrics and reports to senior leadership, highlighting trends and insights

* Manage office facilities, H&S compliance, security, and supplier relationships

* Provide administrative and PA support to senior management, including diary management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements

* Oversee internal processes and SOPs, driving efficiency, organisation, and a positive workplace culture

Profile:

* CIPD Level 5 qualified (Level 3 may be considered)

* Minimum 5 years' experience in a combined HR and office management role

* Proven experience managing full-cycle recruitment, including headhunting

* Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

* Experience supporting disciplinary, grievance, and employee relations processes

* Excellent organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities efficiently

* Hands-on, proactive, and process-driven approach

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence and build trust at all levels

* Advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel) and familiarity with HRIS systems

* Discreet, professional, and able to handle confidential information with integrity

Salary & Benefits:

40,000- 45,000 per annum + benefits