HR Manager, York

Permanent, office-based

We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable HR Manager to join a manufacturing business playing a key role in shaping a positive, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture.

In this role, you'll provide expert support across the full employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on employee relations, coaching managers, and enhancing people processes. Reporting directly into the CEO you will drive continuous improvement, ensure legal compliance, and build effective, people-focused HR practices.

Responsibilities:

• Provide timely, expert advice on disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, and conflict matters
• Coach managers to confidently handle people issues and apply HR policies consistently
• Track absence trends and support strategies to improve attendance
• Review, update, and implement HR policies in line with legislation and best practice
• Support policy rollouts and ensure clear communication
• Support learning and development data, tracking, and compliance
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure GDPR and employment law compliance
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and templates
• Promote a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning

About you

• Experienced in a People Manager or similar UK HR role
• Strong expertise in employee relations and UK employment law
• Skilled in problem-solving and applying HR practice to real business situations
• Credible, influential, and confident working with stakeholders at all levels
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Empathetic, collaborative, and committed to delivering an exceptional employee experience
• Background in manufacturing, retail, or people-centric environments is advantageous

This is a permanent, office-based role based outside of York offering c£50,000 - £60,000 per annum.