Pertemps Crawley are excited to be exclusively supporting our client, a well-established manufacturing business, to appoint a
Head of HR to join their reputable and ever-growing SME.
Package & Details:- Salary up to £65,000 DOE
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Redhill based + occasional travel
This is a key HR leadership role within a business of circa 130 employees, working as part of a small HR team alongside an HR Advisor. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll take ownership of the people agenda—balancing strategic direction with a very hands-on approach.Based at the Redhill head office, you’ll also support additional sites in Crawley and Wales, building strong relationships across operations and ensuring a consistent, high-quality HR approach across the group.Alongside core HR responsibilities, you’ll play a key role in shaping 2026 priorities, including:
- Implementation of a new HR system
- Succession planning and long-term workforce strategy
- Development of apprenticeship and early careers pathways
As a broad, varied role with real influence across the business, key areas will include:
Leadership & Strategy- Partnering with senior leadership to align HR with business goals
- Leading on organisational design, workforce planning, and change
Hands-on HR Delivery- Overseeing all aspects of HR operations—from ER through to recruitment
- Working closely with and supporting the HR Advisor
- Supporting managers with practical, commercially sound advice
- Ensuring compliance, consistency, and strong HR fundamentals
Talent & Culture- Driving recruitment across operational and specialist roles
- Embedding effective onboarding, development, and performance frameworks
- Supporting a positive, high-performance culture within a manufacturing environment
Multi-site Impact & Improvement- Providing visible, consistent HR support across all sites
- Driving improvements in systems, processes, and reporting
Experience required:- Experience at Head of HR level (or similar) within an SME
- Manufacturing or engineering background essential
- A hands-on, practical approach alongside strategic capability
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law
- Experience working across multi-site operations
- CIPD Level 5+ qualified (Level 7 desirable)
Why Apply?This is a rare opportunity to step into a true Head of HR role where you can shape strategy, influence leadership, and stay close to the detail. You’ll have the autonomy to make a real impact in a business that values practical, effective HR, working closely as part of a small but capable HR team.
