Human Resources Manager

CompanyMeridian Business Support

LocationCrediton, England, United Kingdom

Posted At2/11/2026

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Human resource managers and directors

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£52,900 (£27.13 per hour)

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Description

HR Manager

The Opportunity:

As the Human Resources Manager within this hugely successful Devon Manufacturer you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of HR functions within the company while serving as a critical link to the wider Group. The business is going through a period of expansion via acquisition, and this equates to a really exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and hands on HR professional.

The Role:

You will lead the HR, Training and Payroll function of this hugely success Devon manufacturer who are undergoing a huge period of change and global expansion. With 150 staff on site and another 4 in Europe, China and America.
You will lead the daily operations of the HR department—spanning recruitment, employee relations, and policy enforcement— while providing direct leadership to an up and coming HR Coordinator.
You will play a key role in harmonising HR practices and contributing to strategic Group projects that drive consistency across the business.
In this strategic capacity, you will design and implement HR development plans that encompass everything from culture and attitudinal shifts to contract management and disciplinary procedures.

You are responsible for cultivating a high-performance culture overseeing the L&D function to facilitate staff training and development in coordination with Group initiatives, and ensuring that systems for monitoring and measuring growth are robust and integrated.

Acting as a trusted advisor to the executive team and Head Office, you will provide expert interpretation of HR performance data. Ultimately, you are responsible ensuring HR's contribution to the business is both high-impact and strategically aligned with the Group’s long-term vision.

Monitor and report on HR metrics, staff training, and development plans, providing expert interpretation and guidance to Directors, the executive team, and Head Office

What you will bring to the Team:

Minimum CIPD Level 5 - HR
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a HR Manager, managing others
Learning & Development Experience
An excellent communicator with excellent IT skills
Experience within manufacturing
Experience with Acquisition and Merger
Experience with Change Management and Organisational Design

Benefits:

Salary £55000
Quarterly Company bonus scheme – can be up to 12% of your salary
5 year retention bonus, payable annually AND at the end of 5 years
Additional 5 year lucrative retention bonus
5.6 weeks holiday (incl bank holidays - increases in year 2)
Pension - 3.5%
Group Life Assurance (Death in Benefit) 4 x salary
Private Medical

Working Hours:

8am-5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am-2pm Fridays

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.