HR Manager in Barnsley, United Kingdom

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else’s life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Who will you be working with?

Melett Ltd supply precision-engineered turbochargers, core assemblies, repair kits and individual turbo components to the professional turbocharger aftermarket. Founded in 1995, Melett Ltd is the trusted aftermarket brand for precision engineered turbochargers and turbo repair parts and is renowned for producing OE quality products. In 2017 Melett Ltd was acquired by Wabtec Corporation, a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. The Company operates manufacturing sites in the UK and China, with sales and distribution from the UK Head Office as well as facilities in Poland and USA.

With in-house teams of Design, Development and QC Engineers, they are recognised as the quality, reliable supply partner by turbo repairers ranging from small turbo workshops through to volume turbo remanufacturing facilities. Three times winners of the prestigious UK Queen’s Award for Enterprise, 2006, 2009 and 2014, we supply parts to turbo reconditioners in over 100 countries worldwide.

Role: HR Manager (On Site)

Salary: £Competitive

Onsite Location: Barnsley, West Yorkshire (S75 1HT)

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00am to 05:00pm

Contract Type: Permanent

How will you make a difference?

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for driving organisational success through effective people strategies? We are seeking an HR Manager to join our team and play a vital role in partnering with our Leadership team to define and implement business strategies that align with our values.

What will your typical day look like?

• Collaborate with the Leadership team to support business strategy development and implementation, workforce planning, and culture building aligned with our values.

• Provide proactive and HR support and advice on employee relations, organisational design, and HR policy implementation.

• Coach managers on various HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and providing guidance on topics like Discipline, Grievance, Diversity & Inclusion, and GDPR.

• Work closely with Senior Managers and Talent Acquisition on recruitment and selection processes, ensuring talent attraction, recruitment, and retention meet business needs.

• Support departmental restructuring initiatives, ensuring transparent and legally compliant processes are followed.

• Provide HR KPIs and reports to assist Managers in making informed business decisions. Ensure effective use of the HRIS system (Workday) to reduce paper-based processes and administrative overhead.

• Collaborate with Senior Managers to determine departmental training and development needs, maintain a succession plan, and ensure performance management processes are embedded.

• Support UK HR change projects, Company initiatives, and local business improvement initiatives as needed.

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of the monthly payroll in compliance with legislative requirements in coordination with the Payroll team.

• Provide leadership, support, and guidance to the HR Assistant. Mentor and coach team members to support their career development.

• Employee Engagement: Maintain and develop various employee engagement initiatives and act as a site sponsor for Mental Health & Wellbeing, and communications champion.

What do we want to know about you?

• Broad generalist HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and experience in International HR.

• Experience in managing and developing people.

• Knowledge of grading and salary benchmarking tools.

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.

Apply today!

Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

*Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.