HR Manager

Oakleaf Partnership; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

HR Manager – 12-Month Maternity Cover (Derby, with weekly travel to South Yorkshire)

An experienced HR Manager with a strong background in manufacturing is required for a 12-month maternity cover position. The role involves full responsibility for all day-to-day HR, Industrial Relations, and Training activities at the Derby site, with a weekly visit to a second site in South Yorkshire.

This is a hands-on, pragmatic role that would suit someone confident and experienced, who can provide calm, professional leadership and positively influence both managers and employees. As part of the senior management team, the HR Manager will ensure smooth HR operations in a unionised, fast-paced environment, while also supporting and developing a relatively inexperienced HR team. The role will also involve supporting L&D activities to help drive employee development and organizational growth.

We are open to considering a 4-day week for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily HR operations at the Derby site, with weekly support for South Yorkshire

• Provide clear, practical guidance on employee relations and employment legislation

• Support and develop a junior HR team, building capability and consistency

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training activities

• Support Learning & Development initiatives to foster employee growth

• Manage succession planning, performance processes, and HR budgets

• Monitor and report on key HR metrics including absence, performance, and engagement

• Ensure compliance with employment law, internal policies, and external standards

• Promote a positive working culture and support the business through change

This person is needed as soon as possible, so please apply without delay.