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Job Title


HR Manager / Advisor


Company : Vanilla Recruitment


Location : Corby, England


Created : 2025-05-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

An exciting opportunity for a stand-alone HR Manager on a 12-month FTC, where you will be reporting to the Commercial Director. You will support the Directors and SMT by taking full ownership of Human Resources, as an HR Generalist youll be able to make a real difference and contribute to the long-term success of the business, which is enjoying year-on-year growth. 30,000 - 40,000Free parking, onsite gym, mobile phone and laptopAuto enrolment pension20 days annual leave plus bank holidaysOffice based with some travel required to other site based in Market HarboroughDuties and responsibilities:Manage all employee related casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement and redundancyApply HR and business knowledge evidencing appropriate decision-making skillsAdvise and support the department teams on the terms and conditions of employment and knowledge share best practice with themContinue developing the HR policy and procedures to drive performance and mitigate disputesProvide first line advice on current and existing policies and benefits for all employeesWork with the payroll dept and keep accounts appraised of any changes to employeesWork with the Senior Management Team on pay reward strategyProvide advice on recruitment and selection strategiesSupport the recruitment process this may include writing job descriptions and preparing interview questions and application forms etcComplete all onboarding processes for joiners completing documentation, right to work checks etcManage talent and succession planningDrive alignment between HR strategy and business goalsContinuously monitor and review HR policies and processes and implement changes where necessaryParticipate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisationSupport change management processesKeeping accurate HR records for reporting and audit purposesManaging and enforcing compliance across the teams with established policies and proceduresAct as the primary point of contact for key stakeholdersSupport Management with absence requests ensuring the HR system is accurate and up to dateTracking and arranging Length of Service awardsSkills and experience required:Extensive experience in a stand-alone HR management role, ideally within a logistics, supply chain, manufacturing or industrial environmentIT proficient, with a good knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.Comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of employment lawA high-level of self-confidence and self-motivation, with the ability to work on your own initiative and manage your workloadDemonstrated ability to create effective initiatives that improve employee morale