Interim HR Manager

Posted 27 February 2026
Salary £46000 - £55000 per annum
LocationLondonderry
Job type Contract
Discipline HR
ReferenceBBBH14383_1772203745

Job description


Join a dynamic leader in the manufacturing sector and take your HR expertise to the next level with an exciting interim opportunity. This role offers a unique chance to shape people strategies within a thriving manufacturing environment, making a tangible impact on operational success.
Salary/Benefits:

  • Competitive salary package plus benefits
  • 12-month fixed-term contract
  • Opportunity to lead on-site HR initiatives in a fast-paced setting
  • Supportive leadership team dedicated to excellence


About your next employer:

Our client is a well-established manufacturing organisation in the North West of Northern Ireland, committed to innovation and operational excellence. With a dedicated team and a focus on continuous improvement, they operate within a sector that values talent and leadership. This role reports directly to the Site Director and offers the chance to work within a reputable business that combines tradition with modern manufacturing practices.
About you:

  • CIPD qualified (Level 5 minimum)
  • Proven HR experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
  • Strong employee relations skills and employment law knowledge (NI)
  • Confident advisor and influencer at management level
  • Pragmatic, hands-on, and commercially aware with strong communication skills


What you'll do:

  • Lead and manage all site HR operations, ensuring compliance and effective people management
  • Provide expert guidance on employee relations and employment legislation (NI)
  • Support workforce planning, recruitment, and succession initiatives to foster growth
  • Drive performance management programmes and employee engagement activities
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to align HR strategies with operational objectives


For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact VANRATH in confidence today.
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