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Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties are proud to be working in partnership with a growing manufacturing business in the East Midlands to recruit an HR Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, hands-on HR professional to lead the HR function while overseeing day-to-day office operations. The role offers the chance to bring recruitment fully in-house, build talent pipelines, and shape the HR strategy within a supportive, high-performance environment. Responsibilities: Lead full-cycle recruitment, including drafting job descriptions, advertising roles, sourcing and headhunting candidates, conducting interviews, and managing selection Work with department heads to forecast hiring needs and create strategic recruitment plans Develop and manage onboarding programmes to integrate new employees effectively Maintain HR policies and ensure compliance with UK employment law Support employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance management Oversee performance appraisal systems to foster accountability and high performance Identify training needs, manage internal and external development initiatives, and support learning and development activities Maintain HR records, contracts, and HRIS systems with accuracy and confidentiality Prepare and present HR metrics and reports to senior leadership, highlighting trends and insights Manage office facilities, H&S compliance, security, and supplier relationships Provide administrative and PA support to senior management, including diary management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements Oversee internal processes and SOPs, driving efficiency, organisation, and a positive workplace culture Profile: CIP