Strategic HR Lead - 1-Year FTC (Maternity Cover)

Unicatcatalyst; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Dewsbury is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a one-year fixed-term maternity cover. In this role, you will provide comprehensive HR support across the UK operations, oversee employee lifecycle processes, and advise site leaders on HR matters. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of HR experience in a multi-site context, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and the ability to manage complex personnel issues. This position offers full-time on-site work, competitive benefits, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free eye test

Yearly health check

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Death-in-service benefit

Pension (company matched up to 6%)

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a generalist HR role, ideally in a multi-site environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience advising and influencing managers on complex people matters.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR partner to site leaders, providing timely advice on HR matters.
• Lead and support disciplinary, grievance, performance management and sickness processes.
• Oversee onboarding processes and ensure appraisal effectiveness.
• Monitor and manage sickness absence records.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Advising and influencing managers

Managing competing priorities

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in Dewsbury is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a one-year fixed-term maternity cover. In this role, you will provide comprehensive HR support across the UK operations, oversee employee lifecycle processes, and advise site leaders on HR matters. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of HR experience in a multi-site context, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and the ability to manage complex personnel issues. This position offers full-time on-site work, competitive benefits, and a supportive environment.