Senior HR Advisor/ HR Manager

Senior HR Advisor/ HR Manager - Based in Dudley

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a standalone role where you can genuinely influence people, culture and business performance?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing multi-site engineering and manufacturing business seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the HR function across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing strategic HR initiatives with day-to-day operational delivery and wants a role where their expertise will make a visible impact.

Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you'll be the go-to HR specialist for the business, providing commercially focused advice and support across the full employee lifecycle.

This is a varied, hands-on position where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with managers across multiple sites, helping them navigate complex people matters while ensuring robust HR processes, compliance and best practice are maintained throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

Providing expert HR advice on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance issues

Supporting and coaching managers through formal and informal HR processes

Managing recruitment and onboarding activities from vacancy approval through to induction

Leading absence management, wellbeing initiatives and occupational health referrals

Acting as the key HR contact for payroll administration and employee records

Maintaining and developing HR systems, reporting and people data

Reviewing and updating HR policies, procedures and employee documentation

Supporting organisational change projects, restructures and workforce planning initiatives

Coordinating training activities and supporting management development

Driving employee engagement and promoting a positive workplace culture

About You

We're looking for a confident and credible HR professional who can build strong relationships at all levels and isn't afraid to challenge when required.

You'll have

Proven experience in a HR Manager, Senior HR Advisor or HR Generalist role

Strong employee relations experience and confidence handling complex casework

Excellent working knowledge of UK employment law

Experience supporting managers with practical, commercially focused HR advice

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Experience with HR systems and people data reporting

CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience) as a minimum

A proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach

Experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or service-led environments would be highly advantageous.

What's in it for You?

Hybrid working with flexibility around home and office working

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Healthcare cash plan

Company pension scheme

Genuine autonomy and influence within the business

Opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and shape the people agenda

A supportive, down-to-earth culture where your contribution is valued

Why Apply?

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious HR professional who enjoys ownership, variety and building strong relationships across a business. You'll have the chance to work both strategically and operationally, helping shape the future of a growing organisation while providing trusted support to managers and employees alike.