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HR Manager

Company:Acorn Recruitment
Salary:Not specified
Hours:Full-time
Location:South Molton, EX31 1RH
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:20 Aug 2026
Closing date:19 Sept 2026
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Summary

HR Manager | Human Resources Manager | HR Business Partner | Manufacturing HR

South Molton | Competitive Salary | Full-Time | Permanent | Manufacturing | HR Leadership

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced

HR Manager to join a leading global manufacturing business based in

South Molton, Devon.

Working as part of the site leadership team, you'll play a key role in shaping people strategy, supporting operational leaders, developing employees and delivering an effective HR function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary.

  • KPI-driven bonus scheme.

  • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

  • 37-hour working week.

  • Monday to Thursday,

    • 8am-4:45pm.

  • Friday,

    • 8am-12pm.

  • Up to

    • 13% pension scheme contributions.

  • Private healthcare.

  • Opportunity to join a leading global manufacturing business.

  • Supportive leadership team with the opportunity to influence people strategy and business development.

Key Duties

  • Partner with the site leadership team to deliver strategic and operational HR support.

  • Lead, coach and develop the on-site HR team.

  • Drive employee engagement, performance management and organisational development initiatives.

  • Manage complex employee relations cases and provide expert HR advice to managers.

  • Oversee recruitment, onboarding and talent acquisition activities.

  • Support succession planning, workforce planning and capability development.

  • Manage compensation, benefits and performance review processes.

  • Ensure compliance with UK employment law, HR policies and best practice.

  • Promote a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.

  • Support health, wellbeing and occupational health initiatives.

  • Work collaboratively with managers and employees to resolve people-related challenges.

Requirements

  • Previous experience as an

    • HR Manager within a manufacturing environment is essential.

  • Strong generalist HR experience supporting operational and manufacturing leaders.

  • Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

  • Proven experience in employee relations, coaching and stakeholder management.

  • Experience leading, mentoring and developing HR teams.

  • Degree in Human Resources or equivalent qualification.

  • CIPD qualification or membership is desirable.

  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and HR systems.

  • Oracle HR experience would be advantageous.

Interested?

If you're an experienced

HR Manager, Human Resources Manager, HR Business Partner, People Manager or Senior HR Advisor looking for your next opportunity in

South Molton or Devon, apply today with your up-to-date CV.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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