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Site HR Manager

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  • Paignton, Devon, England
  • Permanent,
  • undefined,
  • HRMAN/EXE/10
  • 15/05/2026
Job description

Site HR Manager

Paignton
£45,000 + DOE

We are currently partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Paignton to recruit a Site HR Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and successful business with strong HR foundations already in place. The role offers the chance to play a key part in supporting site leadership, developing management capability, and promoting a positive and consistent people culture across the operation.

Working closely with managers across the site, you will provide practical, hands-on HR support within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Role

As Site HR Manager, you will:

  • Provide day-to-day HR guidance and support to managers across the site
  • Manage a wide range of employee relations cases from start to finish
  • Coach and develop managers to build confidence and capability in people management
  • Promote a consistent and pragmatic approach to HR policies and procedures
  • Build strong working relationships across all levels of the business
  • Act as a visible, approachable, and trusted HR presence on site
  • Support ongoing people initiatives and contribute to a positive working culture
  • Ensure HR best practice and employment law compliance are maintained

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • Have previous experience within an HR Advisor, Senior HR Advisor, or HR Manager position
  • Ideally have experience within manufacturing, food production, or another fast-paced operational environment
  • Be confident managing employee relations issues and applying employment law in practice
  • Have a practical and solutions-focused approach to HR
  • Be comfortable influencing and supporting managers at all levels
  • Be organised, approachable, and proactive in your style
  • CIPD qualification would be advantageous, but is not essential

What’s on Offer

  • £45,000 + DOE
  • Opportunity to join a stable and well-established manufacturing business
  • A hands-on role where you can make a genuine impact on site culture and consistency

Supportive working environment with established HR processes and leadership support

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