<p><strong>HR Manager (14 Month FTC)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Wrexham (2 site manufacturing operation) <br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £65,000-£70,000 (flexible up to £75,000) + £5,000 car allowance<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> 14 month fixed term contract<br /> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37 hours per week<br /> <strong>Start Date:</strong> Within the next 2 weeks <strong>(immediate availability essential)</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Robet Half LTD seeking an experienced and hands-on <strong>HR Manager</strong> to join a Wrexham manufacturing operation on a 14-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This is an urgent requirement and candidates must be immediately available or able to start within the next two weeks.</p><p>This is a pivotal leadership role within a unionised, fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting circa 200 employees across two sites. Around 70% of the workforce is blue collar, alongside head office and functional teams.</p><p>You will have full operational HR oversight for the site, while also sitting as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), influencing business decisions and leading people-focused projects.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the wider UK HR structure and working closely with the Plant Director and SLT, you will:</p><ul><li>Lead and develop a team of 6 HR professionals (including HR Advisor, Assistant, Training Coordinator and specialist support functions)</li><li>Provide full operational HR leadership across a unionised manufacturing workforce</li><li>Act as the key liaison with Trade Unions, leading on pay negotiations (current talks underway and groundwork for 2026)</li><li>Drive engagement, communication and change activity following recent acquisition</li><li>Partner with SLT to shape and execute the annual people plan</li><li>Bring greater structure and consistency to key HR processes (e.g. bonus schemes, policy application, people frameworks)</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant</li><li>Champion visibility and presence on the shop floor - building trust and credibility at all levels</li><li>Lead employee engagement initiatives, CSR and community involvement programmes</li><li>Collaborate with central functions including Legal, ER and Compensation & Benefits teams</li><li>Support ongoing projects</li></ul><p>This is a highly visible role requiring strong influencing skills, commercial awareness and the ability to balance strategic input with hands-on operational delivery.</p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for a confident and credible HR leader who thrives in a manufacturing setting and enjoys being embedded in the operation.</p><p>You will bring:</p><ul><li>Proven HR leadership experience within a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing desirable)</li><li>Essential experience working in a unionised setting</li><li>Strong experience leading pay negotiations and managing union relationships</li><li>A track record of developing and nurturing HR teams</li><li>Experience operating as part of a Senior Leadership Team</li><li>The ability to influence, challenge and partner at senior level</li><li>A hands-on, visible and approachable leadership style</li><li>Strong change management and engagement experience</li><li>Commercial awareness and sound judgement</li></ul><p>Most importantly, you will be a strong people leader - someone who can bring stability, energy and direction, develop capability within the HR team, and foster collaboration across the site.</p><p><strong>Working Arrangements</strong></p><ul><li>Predominantly site-based (5 days per week), with some flexibility for occasional home working</li><li>Flexibility around start and finish times</li><li>Open, collaborative office environment (approx. 60 office-based colleagues)</li><li>A "small company within a bigger company" feel - autonomy within a wider corporate framework</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to play a key leadership role during a significant period of business change</li><li>High visibility and influence at site and UK level</li><li>A supportive SLT and engaged workforce</li><li>Real scope to shape, improve and strengthen people processes</li><li>Immediate impact opportunity</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNDEwMjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Robert Half is looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant </strong>to play a key role in driving business growth and delivering outstanding results for clients and candidates alike.</p><p>If you're an experienced recruiter looking to take the next step in your career, this is your chance to move into a strategic, high-impact role with genuine autonomy and clear progression - all within a market-leading business.</p><p>In return, you'll be part of a passionate and vibrant team, supported by industry-leading training, cutting-edge technology, and a rewarding package of benefits.</p><p><strong>Meet your future career at Robert Half,</strong> the global leader in talent solutions.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the role</strong> </p><ul><li><p>As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you'll manage end-to-end recruitment processes across permanent and contract roles within your specialist market, delivering tailored talent solutions to meet client needs.</p></li><li><p>You'll build and nurture consultative relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor and market expert.</p></li><li><p>You'll drive business development by identifying new opportunities, expanding market presence, and contributing to the growth of your desk through strategic client engagement.</p></li><li><p>On the candidate side, you'll proactively source, assess, and engage top-tier talent - ensuring an exceptional experience from first contact through to successful placement and beyond.</p></li><li><p>You'll stay ahead of market trends and competitor activity, using insights to inform recruitment strategy and deliver value to clients and candidates alike.</p></li><li><p>As a key member of the team, you'll contribute to a collaborative culture - mentoring junior consultants, sharing best practices, and supporting collective success.</p></li><li><p>This role offers the opportunity to build long-term relationships, deliver expert consulting, and make a meaningful impact on careers and businesses.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your skills and experience</strong> </p><ul><li><p>You have 3+ years of 360° recruitment experience, ideally within [insert sector - e.g., finance, legal, technology], with a strong track record of delivering high-quality placements across permanent and/or contract roles.</p></li><li><p>You bring a proven history of business development success, combining strong client and candidate management skills with a consistent billing performance.</p></li><li><p>You demonstrate commercial acumen and approach business development with confidence, identifying and capitalising on new opportunities.</p></li><li><p>You take a proactive, self-driven approach to your work and show clear potential for leadership and progression.</p></li><li><p>You have excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills that enable you to build lasting professional relationships.</p></li><li><p>You operate with a consultative mindset and a strong focus on delivering value to clients - always putting their needs first.</p></li><li><p>You are highly motivated, professional, and results-oriented, with a passion for exceeding targets and expectations.</p></li><li><p>You thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment where goals are clear and ambition is rewarded.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What we offer</strong> <br />When you join us, we will invest in your financial and personal wellbeing with benefits that work for you. Our package includes: </p><ul><li><p>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package</p></li><li><p>Transparent quarterly performance-based bonuses</p></li><li><p>Well-being initiatives designed to support your mental, physical and financial health</p></li><li><p>Industry-leading training and continuous professional development</p></li><li><p>Access to the latest technology and tools to help you succeed</p></li><li><p>Recognition programmes celebrating both individual and team achievements</p></li><li><p>National and international career mobility opportunities</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Meet your future with a business that changes futures</strong> <br />At Robert Half, we change lives and create incredible career journeys through work with meaning, and work with impact. we meet the demands of a changing world and changing work, with foresight, empathy, and energy.</p><p>If you have the skills to connect exceptional talent with exciting opportunities, meet your future as a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Robert Half. </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.co.uk/legal-information/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZWxzLmd1bGRpeC4zMDQyOS4xMDkyM0Byb2JlcnRoYWxmaW50bC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Recruitment Consultant, Manchester</strong></p><p>Join the world's largest and most respected accountancy recruiter.</p><p>Robert Half isn't just the biggest name in accountancy recruitment, we're also the oldest and the best. For over 70 years, we've built a reputation for excellence, and now we're investing heavily in our Manchester office, identified internally as a high-growth market for 2026. This is your chance to be part of something exciting and career-defining.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Why Robert Half?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Global leader.</strong> The world's largest specialist accountancy recruiter.</li><li><strong>World-class compensation scheme</strong>. Earn what you're worth with uncapped potential.</li><li><strong>Strong brand loyalty</strong>. Clients trust us, making your job easier.</li><li><strong>Long-tenured team & collaborative culture</strong>. Learn from the most successful recruiters in the market.</li><li><strong>Autonomy & support</strong>. We help you play to your strengths and become the best version of yourself.</li><li><strong>International career prospects.</strong> Opportunities to grow nationally and globally.</li><li><strong>Mature, adult environment.</strong> No micromanagement, no meaningless targets.</li><li><strong>Unique client solutions.</strong> Collaborate with our sister consultancy, Protiviti, to solve complex business challenges.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What will you be doing as a Senior Recruitment Consultant?</strong></p><p>Your role as a Senior Recruitment Consultant is dynamic and varied. You'll spend your days:</p><ul><li>Networking with CFOs and CEOs, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor.</li><li>Using white paper reports and market insights to offer unique solutions to clients.</li><li>Interviewing high-calibre candidates and assessing their suitability for senior roles.</li><li>Project managing C-suite job searches, ensuring a seamless process for both clients and candidates.</li><li>Attending networking events to build relationships and expand your market presence.</li><li>Developing a pipeline of future business using social selling and strategic outreach.</li><li>Negotiating offers and closing deals that change careers and businesses.</li><li>Collaborating with our sister consultancy business Protiviti to deliver innovative solutions to complex client challenges.</li></ul><p>This is a role for someone who thrives on building relationships, enjoys being entrepreneurial, and wants to be seen as a true market advisor, not just a recruiter.</p><p><strong>What we offer</strong></p><ul><li>A professional environment where you can learn from the best.</li><li>Uncapped Earnings where you are fairly rewarded for the work that you do</li><li>Flexibility, allowing you to balance a busy work life with what is no doubt a busy personal life</li><li>Autonomy to use your personality and play to your strengths.</li><li>Support and training to help you become a trusted advisor to senior leaders.</li><li>Collaboration with Protiviti, giving you a unique edge in solving complex client challenges.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjUxNzQ2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
