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Posted 21 July, 2026

HR Manager

Acorn by Synergie
Corby, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

HR Manager | HR Business Partner | Manufacturing HR Manager\n

Corby | Competitive Salary | Full-time | Permanent | Manufacturing | On-site

Introduction\n

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to join a well-established manufacturing organisation based in Corby.

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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or People Manager who thrives in a standalone, operational HR role where you can genuinely influence business performance and drive organisational change.

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Joining the business during a significant period of investment and transformation, you'll be the senior HR presence on site, partnering closely with operational leaders to deliver a proactive people strategy, lead employee relations, support organisational change and help shape the future of the manufacturing operation.

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This is a highly visible leadership role offering autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to make a lasting impact within a growing manufacturing business.

Key Duties\n
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  • Lead employee relations activity, including complex casework, disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance management.
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  • Manage organisational change programmes, including consultations, restructures and redeployment processes.
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  • Partner with operational managers and senior leaders, providing expert HR advice and coaching on all people matters.
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  • Build strong working relationships across the manufacturing site to support business objectives.
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  • Lead engagement with Trade Union representatives and promote positive industrial relations.
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  • Support workforce planning, succession planning, talent development and employee engagement initiatives.
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  • Coach and develop managers to strengthen leadership capability across the business.
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  • Ensure HR policies, procedures and employment law are applied consistently and effectively.
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  • Work collaboratively with the wider HR team to deliver an outstanding HR service.
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  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the ongoing development of the people strategy.
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Requirements\n
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  • Previous experience as an HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or similar standalone/site-based HR role.
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  • Significant experience managing employee relations, organisational change, consultations, restructures and redeployment programmes.
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  • Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering, industrial or production environment.
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  • Experience working within a unionised environment and building positive relationships with Trade Union representatives.
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  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
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  • Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
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  • Ability to influence and build credibility with managers, employees and senior leaders.
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  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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  • CIPD qualification (or equivalent) would be advantageous.
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What We Offer\n
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  • Permanent, full-time opportunity.
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  • Competitive salary.
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  • Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business during an exciting period of investment and transformation.
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  • Standalone site-based HR leadership role with genuine autonomy.
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  • Support from an established wider HR function.
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  • Opportunity to influence business strategy and shape the future of the site.
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  • Long-term career development within a growing organisation.
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Interested?\n

If you're an experienced HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor, People Manager or Manufacturing HR Manager looking for your next opportunity in Corby, apply today with your up-to-date CV or contact Acorn by Synergie for a confidential discussion.

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