Location: Essex (Multi-Site)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week (8am-4pm or 9am-5pm)

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for Health & Safety? Do you enjoy working in a hands-on, people-focused environment where no two days are the same?

We're partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business to recruit a HR & Health & Safety Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a standalone HR function while leading Health & Safety compliance across two busy operational sites.

The Role

As the HR & Health & Safety Manager, you will be the go-to person for all people-related matters, supporting managers and employees across the business while ensuring a safe and compliant working environment.

Key responsibilities include:

HR

• Managing employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management and performance issues
• Providing day-to-day HR advice and support to managers
• Leading recruitment and onboarding activities
• Reviewing and updating policies and procedures in line with employment legislation
• Supporting employee engagement and retention initiatives
• Maintaining HR records and systems
• Driving consistency and best practice across both sites

Health & Safety

• Conducting and reviewing risk assessments
• Managing accident, incident and near-miss reporting
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and industry standards
• Supporting audits and inspections
• Maintaining H&S documentation and records
• Promoting a positive health and safety culture throughout the business
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvements to reduce risk

About You

We're looking for a proactive and confident HR professional who is comfortable operating in a standalone capacity and enjoys building strong working relationships across all levels of an organisation.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a standalone HR Manager or HR Generalist role
• Strong employee relations experience
• Experience within manufacturing, production, engineering, FMCG or a similar operational environment
• Practical Health & Safety experience, including risk assessments and compliance
• IOSH qualification or equivalent Health & Safety training
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach
• A full UK driving licence and access to transport

The Person

The successful candidate will be:

• Personable and approachable
• Flexible and adaptable
• Self-motivated and accountable
• Confident working autonomously
• Commercially aware and solutions-focused
• Able to challenge positively when required
• Comfortable working within a friendly SME environment

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £45,000 - £50,000
• The opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business
• A varied and autonomous role
• Supportive leadership team
• Long-term career opportunity within a stable and successful organisation

If you're looking for a role where you can combine your HR expertise with Health & Safety responsibility and become a key part of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.