Human Resources Specialist

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; Boston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Ashley Kate are working with an international manufacturing client on a new HR Specialist role. Based on site 3 days a week in Boston.

Are you a passionate and experienced HR professional looking to make a real impact? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can drive meaningful change? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

As an HR Specialist, you will act as a trusted advisor to our functional leaders, bringing strong HR expertise to drive performance management, career development, and employee relations. You will also implement best practices aligned with our Ways of Working, ensuring smooth change management across the business.

HR Specialist - About the role

• Translating tactical business plans into key HR actions, programs, and initiatives.
• Leading and delivering impactful HR projects.
• Partnering with site management to align business goals with people and talent strategies.
• Operating independently, making informed decisions and partnering with leadership to resolve complex issues.
• Building and maintaining confidential relationships with key stakeholders and managers.
• Acting as a change agent, collaborating with HR colleagues to implement large-scale initiatives.
• Coaching functional leaders and employees on employee relations, performance management, and career development.
• Supporting senior leadership in unlocking employee potential and driving sustainable growth.

HR Specialist - About you

• Proven HR experience in a generalist HR role.
• Passion for talent development and leadership capability.
• Pragmatic approach to problem-solving with sound judgment.
• Strong UK Employment knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coach, advise, and present to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to multitask and work autonomously while maintaining high confidentiality.
• Willingness to engage in constructive discussions and hold others accountable.
• Passion for enhancing internal HR efficiencies and ways of working.
• Understanding of DEI initiatives and ability to promote a diverse workplace culture.
• Professional qualification - CIPD Level 5 or equivalent.
• Experience in a complex manufacturing environment and/or large organisation.
• Proven ability to deliver short-term organisational value and lead change management activities.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing