Standalone HR Manager
Location: Skelmersdale
Salary: £35-42,000 DOE
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday - hybrid

Travel: Occasional travel to nearby sites (UK only)

Are you a process-driven HR professional looking for a varied, people-focused role with minimal the ER casework? I'm working with a well-established manufacturing business seeking a confident and proactive Standalone HR Manager / HR Officer to join their team.
This is a hands-on role where you'll have the opportunity to shape and streamline HR processes, lead on wellbeing initiatives, and organise employee engagement events - all while working closely with managers and employees across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage all core HR processes and documentation (onboarding, leavers, training records, etc.)
• Champion wellbeing across the business - from mental health support to workplace initiatives
• Lead on planning and delivering employee engagement activities and internal events
• Support line managers with day-to-day HR queries and compliance matters
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure GDPR compliance
• Travel occasionally to other UK sites to ensure consistency and visibility across locations

What We're Looking For:

• Proven HR experience at HR Advisor or Manager level
• Strong understanding of HR processes and best practices
• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering or similar environment is a plus
• A self-starter who enjoys working autonomously
• Confident communicator, highly organised and proactive
• CIPD Level 5 or working towards it (preferred)

What's On Offer:

• A varied standalone role with real autonomy
• The chance to make a visible impact on employee wellbeing and engagement
• Supportive leadership team who value HR
• Opportunities to travel and build relationships across multiple sites
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're ready to take ownership of a people-first HR function where you can focus on adding value through process, wellbeing and culture, I'd love to hear from you. For more information, or to apply, please contact Megan Hughes on 07714 382233 //