Job Description

Job Title

: Human Resources Manager

Location

: Millpledge Ltd, North Nottinghamshire, UK

Reports To

: Finance Director

Direct Reports

: Payroll & HR Co-ordinator

Employment Type

: Full-Time / Permanent

About Millpledge Ltd

Millpledge Ltd is a long-established, innovative organisation supplying healthcare and veterinary products globally. With operations in the UK, USA, Belgium, and China--and further international expansion underway--we are committed to delivering quality products, service excellence, and operational integrity across all regions.

Our team is collaborative, agile, and forward-thinking. We value people who can work both independently and across functions and borders, supporting our continued global growth.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Human Resources Manager to lead and deliver HR services across the Millpledge Group of Companies. Based at our UK head office and manufacturing facility in North Nottinghamshire, this role plays a central part in shaping and managing HR operations across our global sites.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will manage one direct report (the Payroll & HR Co-ordinator) and be responsible for both UK-based HR activities and for supporting the wider group internationally. You will work closely with in-country HR agencies and advisers to ensure local compliance, legal alignment, and effective HR practices across the UK, USA, Belgium, China--and future locations.

The role also includes a legal support component, assisting in reviewing and managing contracts and agreements relevant to employment and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Group HR Leadership

Deliver consistent, compliant, and professional HR support across all Millpledge Group locations (UK, USA, Belgium, China, and expanding). Liaise with external HR advisers and agencies in each region to ensure compliance with local employment laws and practices. Build and maintain strong working relationships with international teams and line managers to support employee matters globally. Coordinate and align HR policies across the group, while ensuring region-specific adaptations where necessary.
UK HR Management

Lead the full employee lifecycle within the UK business: recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, development, and offboarding. Provide expert support on disciplinary, grievance, performance management, and general employee relations issues. Review, update, and enforce employee handbook policies across both office and plant environments. Oversee development, communication, and enforcement of internal HR policies and procedures.
Legal & Regulatory Support

Monitor relevant employment legislation and ensure timely adjustments to internal HR policies and practices across all territories. Assist with drafting, reviewing, and coordinating legal agreements (e.g. employment contracts, supplier and service agreements, NDAs). Support the Finance Director and senior leadership team on compliance, legal risk, and documentation review.
Payroll & Team Oversight

Line-manage the Payroll & HR Co-ordinator, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing and benefits administration. Support alignment between HR and finance, including audit and statutory compliance. Maintain accurate, GDPR-compliant personnel records across group companies.

Person Specification

Essential:

Proven experience in an HR Manager or Senior HR role, ideally with multi-site or international exposure. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and practical HR implementation. Experience working with external legal/HR advisers to support compliance in international jurisdictions. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and cross-cultural collaboration skills. High degree of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail. CIPD Level 5 or above, or equivalent experience.
Desirable:

Experience in manufacturing, healthcare, veterinary, or similar sectors. Prior exposure to US, EU, or China employment frameworks. Familiarity with HR/payroll software systems (e.g. BrightHR, PeopleHR, Sage, etc.). Experience supporting legal document drafting or reviewing contracts.

What We Offer

Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Health, dental, and vision insurance Supportive and collaborative team culture Opportunities for international collaboration and professional development

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role to:
richardt@millpledge.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Private medical insurance Profit sharing
Work Location: In person