GMP Recruitment are proud to be partnered with one of the UK’s leading and fastest-growing manufacturers for commercial airlines based in Northamptonshire. We are currently recruiting on their behalf for a HR Manager to join there company on a full time permanent basis. This position is offering a competitive salary, with excellent company benefits including 25 days holiday bank holidays, life assurance, healthcare scheme, pension, employee assistance programme, retail discounts and 37.5 hours per week with an early finish on a Friday. Hybrid working is available post probation. The ideal candidate for this position will be someone who is a CIPD qualified professional with a background of working within a manufacturing environment and someone with excellent communication skills. HR Manager main duties: Work with the Leadership Team to ensure the HR agenda is consistently implemented across the business. Provide HR support in key areas, including recruitment, workforce planning, talent and succession management, performance management, reward and benefits, learning and development, employee relations, and policy development. Advise the Management Team on workforce and succession planning. Develop and manage an effective recruitment strategy aligned with best practice. Oversee learning and development, including a structured talent development plan. Implement and manage a Graduate Development Programme to attract and develop top talent. Drive organisational change initiatives and employee well-being programmes. Lead on employee relations, including grievance, disciplinary, and redundancy matters. Ensure a structured performance management process with consistency across the organisation. Develop and implement reward and benefits strategies to attract and retain employees. Maintain and update HR policies, ensuring compliance with legislation. Provide insights on remuneration and market trends to the Leadership Team. Deliver HR metrics and manage the HR Dashboard. Lead, develop, and manage the HR team to ensure best practice HR operations. Oversee the employee lifecycle, including absence management and talent progression. Drive HR efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure fairness and consistency in HR practices. Represent the company at industry forums. HR Manager required skills and experience: A relevant third-level HR qualification with a minimum of six years’ experience in an HR role. Alternatively, applicants with lower qualifications must have at least ten years’ HR experience. CIPD membership, ideally at Chartered level (MCIPD). Strong management and leadership skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple projects. Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proven track record in developing and implementing effective HR solutions. Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively. This is a remarkable opportunity for a HR professional to contribute to the success of a global industry leader. If this job sounds ideal for you, then do not miss out and apply NOW GMP Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as an Employment Agency