Human Resources Manager

HR Manager. Warehousing, Manufacturing & Distribution. Coventry – Site-based. £60,000 - £65,000. This is an opportunity to join the management team of a profitable, dynamic distribution and manufacturing business at a pivotal stage in its growth. As HR Manager, reporting to the Managing Director, you will own and develop the people agenda, creating and implementing the HR initiatives, policies, processes and systems to support the Board’s business strategy and plans. The role requires a hands-on HR all-rounder who can bring with them experience across a breadth of areas including employee relations, resourcing, learning and development, performance management, workforce planning and HR systems. A key focus of the role will be advising, coaching and developing line managers to positively and consistently manage their people. You will be CIPD qualified (or qualified by experience), have a comprehensive understanding of UK employment law and have a commercial understanding of HR’s impact within a business. Your experience will include fast-paced operational environments, ideally in distribution, manufacturing or a similar sector. Communication, both written and verbal, will be a core strength and you will have the ability to build collaborative working relationships across the company. You will be pragmatic, solutions-focused and comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels. Strong influencing skills, flexibility and a can-do attitude are all essential. This is a fully site-based role, reflecting the importance of being visible, accessible and closely connected to the leadership team and the 150-person workforce. The salary on offer will be negotiable depending on what skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the position. Please include your salary expectations with your application. To apply in confidence, please send your CV, quoting reference BB369/CVL, to Mike Archer at Bluebox HR, the retained consultant, by clicking the Apply Now button. If you would prefer an initial informal conversation prior to applying, please contact Mike directly. Bluebox HR Limited, Kavannagh House, 251 Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 6DT