Head of HR, Manufacturing

2 weeks ago

Banbury Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Michael Page Human Resources Full time


Reporting to the General Manager, the Head of HR will provide on-site executive-level leadership and guidance to the organisation's Manufacturing and Sales operations in Banbury and Bramley.

Via your HR teams at the two sites, you will be accountable for a Generalist remit, incorporating all day-to-day HR activities, and identifying and implementing long-range strategic goals. You will evaluate and apply HR policies, procedures, and best practices.

Client Details

Our client is a renowned global manufacturing business, with over 13,000 employees worldwide.

Description

This Head of HR role has been created to provide overall HR leadership across two sites in the UK.

As the Head of HR, Manufacturing for this company in Banbury, reporting to the General Manager, you will provide on-site executive-level leadership and guidance to the organisation's Manufacturing and Sales operations and oversee the HR and Payroll functions.

This role is accountable for two sites - one in Banbury (which will be the primary focus) and the other in Bramley (Yorkshire).

With a broad Generalist remit, this individual is responsible for establishing, evaluating and, applying legally compliant HR policies, procedures, and best practices, and identifying and implementing long-range strategic goals.

  • Manage and lead a small HR and Payroll team across the two sites.
  • Collaborate with business leadership to support the business' long-term mission and goals.
  • Act as confidant/e to the General Manager for all things HR-related.
  • Lead on key culture initiatives.
  • Drive a high performance culture with a strong focus on engagement.
  • Oversee the compensation and Payroll functions, ensuring accurate processing of Payroll and adherence to compensation policies.
  • Administer benefits programs and provide guidance on benefits options.
  • Research, develop, and implement competitive compensation, benefits, and associate incentive programs.
  • Build a strong relationship with and negotiate with the Employee/Works Council, including attending monthly meetings.
  • Oversee the recruitment and selection process, including sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and making hiring decisions.
  • Manage associate relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans.
  • Ensure compliance with all employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements.
  • Develop and implement workforce training programs to enhance associate skills and knowledge.
  • Provide coaching and feedback to managers and associates.
  • Lead succession planning initiatives to identify key talent within the organisation.
  • Identify key performance indicators for the businesses' HR functions; assess the organisation's success and market competitiveness based on these metrics.
  • Maintain knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law and human resources.

The expectation is that the successful candidate will work onsite 3.5 days per week - with one day working from home.

The Banbury site will be the base for the role, with travel to the Bramley site anticipated circa once every two weeks.

This role works a standard full day Monday to Thursday, and Friday is a half day.

The standard working week is 37.5 working hours.

Profile

To apply for the role of Head of HR, Manufacturing, your profile will closely match the following:

  • A Senior HR Professional with a strong track record leading Generalist HR functions.
  • Demonstrable Senior HR experience working in a Manufacturing environment - can understand and anticipate the potential challenges ahead.
  • Strong experience leading, coaching and developing teams, ideally across a multi-site remit.
  • Acts as a true partner and confidant/e to Business Leadership.
  • Enjoys a role that allows you to develop the HR strategy but also requires you to be hands-on too.
  • Able to build relationships at all levels - someone who can connect with both Leaders and people on the shop-floor.
  • Strong knowledge of UK Employment Laws and regulations.
  • Can evidence excellent experience in managing an array of ER cases.
  • Experience working with Works/Employee Councils (or Trade Unions) is key.
  • CIPD qualification is preferred.
  • Experience overseeing Payroll would be beneficial. ADP experience strongly preferred.
  • Data-driven - uses data to drive decisions.
  • Proficient in HR Information Systems.
  • Strong Excel and spreadsheet manipulation skills with the ability to perform data extraction and information analysis.
  • Ability to develop and deliver training programs to enhance associates' skills.
  • Budgeting and financial skills to manage HR department expenses effectively.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage employee relations effectively.

The expectation is that the successful candidate will work onsite 3.5 days per week - with one day working from home.

The Banbury site will be the base for the role, with travel to the Bramley site anticipated circa once every two weeks.

Job Offer

This Head of HR, Manufacturing role offers a very good package, including:

  • A very competitive salary, depending on experience/capability.
  • Car allowance.
  • Bonus - target of minimum 10% - the bonus plan pays anywhere from 0-200% of target based equally on two components.
  • Pension - 6.5% employer contribution.
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