HR Manager (12 Month MAT Cover)
- Artis Recruitment
- Bristol, Gloucestershire
- Nov 27, 2025
Seasonal
HR / Recruitment
Job Description
A brilliant opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Manager to join a leading organisation in the manufacturing sector on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This role plays a pivotal part in overseeing day-to-day HR operations, leading a small team, and partnering with senior managers to deliver the people strategy.
You'll need to be within a commutable distance of Bristol and hold a full UK driving licence, as occasional travel between local sites is required.
Key Responsibilities
HR Operations & Advisory
Act as the escalation point for daily HR queries
Support payroll, pensions, benefits and absence management
Provide guidance on all family leave policies
Lead on disciplinary, grievance and capability cases
Support recruitment, particularly senior-level hiring
Handle flexible working requests and approvals
HR Team Leadership
Line manage and develop the HR team
Deliver 1:1s, coaching sessions and oversee cross-skilling
Drive team initiatives and ensure seamless operations
Business Partnering
Work closely with senior managers to support business objectives
Support restructures, consultations and talent planning
Coach managers on performance and development
Learning & Development
Oversee L&D activity and internal training
Manage apprenticeship levy usage and development programmes
Monitor L&D budgets and uptake
Culture, Engagement & Communications
Champion culture and values across the business
Lead engagement activity and Employee Voice groups
Support wellbeing initiatives, EAP, MHFA and Occupational Health
Collaborate with internal communications on content and messaging
Systems, Reporting & Compliance
Maintain accurate HRIS data and produce HR metrics
Ensure policy updates and legal compliance
Support EDI initiatives and annual HR cycle tasks
Project Management
Lead/support HR projects such as ATS implementation and leadership development programmes
Drive process improvements and digitalisation
What You'll Need
Proven HR leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong UK employment law knowledge
Experience across ER, recruitment, L&D and partnering with senior stakeholders
Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills
Working Pattern & Benefits
Flexible working hours
1 day per week working from home
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Strong wellbeing and benefits offering
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
If your application is shortlisted, you may receive an email inviting you to arrange a Teams call, so please keep an eye on your inbox.
Artis Recruitment provide specialist recruitment services within HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Marketing, Customer Contact and Executive Search. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you have read and accept our Privacy Policy: (url removed)
You'll need to be within a commutable distance of Bristol and hold a full UK driving licence, as occasional travel between local sites is required.
Key Responsibilities
HR Operations & Advisory
Act as the escalation point for daily HR queries
Support payroll, pensions, benefits and absence management
Provide guidance on all family leave policies
Lead on disciplinary, grievance and capability cases
Support recruitment, particularly senior-level hiring
Handle flexible working requests and approvals
HR Team Leadership
Line manage and develop the HR team
Deliver 1:1s, coaching sessions and oversee cross-skilling
Drive team initiatives and ensure seamless operations
Business Partnering
Work closely with senior managers to support business objectives
Support restructures, consultations and talent planning
Coach managers on performance and development
Learning & Development
Oversee L&D activity and internal training
Manage apprenticeship levy usage and development programmes
Monitor L&D budgets and uptake
Culture, Engagement & Communications
Champion culture and values across the business
Lead engagement activity and Employee Voice groups
Support wellbeing initiatives, EAP, MHFA and Occupational Health
Collaborate with internal communications on content and messaging
Systems, Reporting & Compliance
Maintain accurate HRIS data and produce HR metrics
Ensure policy updates and legal compliance
Support EDI initiatives and annual HR cycle tasks
Project Management
Lead/support HR projects such as ATS implementation and leadership development programmes
Drive process improvements and digitalisation
What You'll Need
Proven HR leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong UK employment law knowledge
Experience across ER, recruitment, L&D and partnering with senior stakeholders
Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills
Working Pattern & Benefits
Flexible working hours
1 day per week working from home
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Strong wellbeing and benefits offering
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
If your application is shortlisted, you may receive an email inviting you to arrange a Teams call, so please keep an eye on your inbox.
Artis Recruitment provide specialist recruitment services within HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Marketing, Customer Contact and Executive Search. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you have read and accept our Privacy Policy: (url removed)
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