Human Resources Manager

Job Posted: 3 April 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Circa £55,000 plus benefits
• Industries: HR & Training Management & Executive

Human Resources Manager

Location: Isle of Wight (with potential travel to Southampton)

Are you an experienced HR leader looking for a role where you can truly make an impact? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, international environment where people and culture are at the heart of the business?

We’re looking for a dynamic HR Manager to join a leading global manufacturing company based on the Isle of Wight. Reporting directly to the CEO, this high-profile role will be instrumental in shaping the company’s HR strategy, fostering a positive workplace culture, and driving people-focused initiatives that support both business success and employee wellbeing.

Why Join Them?

• Make a difference – Lead and shape the HR function within a forward-thinking international business.
• Work at a strategic level – Partner with Directors and Senior Managers to influence decision-making.
• Grow with us – Be part of a company that values continuous learning and career development.
• Be hands-on – Balance strategic planning with real, tangible impact on the people you support.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a broad and varied HR leadership role, covering everything from strategy to hands-on support, including:

• Shaping HR strategy – Align people initiatives with business goals and drive cultural development.
• Providing data-driven insights – Use HR metrics to inform strategic decision-making.
• Building a learning culture – Champion continuous professional development and growth.
• Ensuring legal compliance – Advise on employment law, disciplinary actions, grievances, and dismissals.
• Enhancing employee engagement – Lead initiatives to boost job satisfaction and retention.
• Supporting talent development – Drive succession planning and workforce development.
• Managing absence and return-to-work processes – Support employees’ wellbeing and productivity.
• Acting as a trusted advisor – Be the link between employees and management, addressing concerns with fairness and integrity.
• Overseeing recruitment and onboarding – Ensure the right talent joins the business and thrives from day one.
• Guiding managers through key HR processes – Support performance reviews, probation assessments, and policy adherence.
• Maintaining compliance – Keep company policies, contracts, and HR documentation up to date and aligned with legal requirements.

A Bit About You

You’re an experienced HR professional who is passionate about people, culture, and business success. You enjoy both strategic thinking and hands-on HR and are comfortable working with senior leaders while staying connected to the wider workforce.

You’ll bring:

• CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualification.
• At least 4 years’ experience in an HR Generalist, Learning & Development (L&D), or Organisational Development (OD) role.
• Strong knowledge of ACAS guidelines, disciplinary procedures, grievances, and compliance.
• Excellent organisational skills – able to juggle priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Outstanding communication and people skills – a natural influencer and relationship-builder.
• A hands-on, site-based approach, with the flexibility to work from the Isle of Wight and/or Southampton as needed.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, people-focused HR professional to make a real impact within a growing international business.

If you’re looking for a role where you can lead, influence, and shape the future of HR, we’d love to hear from you! If you would like an informal chat first, please call Alanna on 01983 475 110

Isle of Wight Jobs Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency and business on behalf of this employer. We will be providing a pre-qualified shortlist of applicants to the management team within this company. We are unable to publicly release further details regarding this employer; however, we will be able to freely discuss the specifics with suitable applicants.