Human Resources Manager

Company: Carlton Packaging
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Location: Kempston
Job Description:

Are you an experienced HR professional looking to make a real impact within a creative, fast-growing business?

At Carlton Packaging, we’re looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Manager to join our ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our people strategy, support our growing workforce, and drive a positive company culture in a dynamic and innovative environment.

The Role

As HR Manager, you will oversee all day-to-day HR operations while ensuring company policies, procedures, and people practices are aligned with legal requirements and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing employee relations and HR processes
  • Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and retention
  • Developing and maintaining HR policies and procedures in accordance with legal, divisional, and corporate guidelines
  • Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice
  • Supporting performance management, disciplinary, and grievance procedures
  • Maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation
  • Providing guidance and support to managers and employees on HR-related matters
  • Assisting in developing and implementing people-focused initiatives and processes
  • Supporting training and development initiatives
  • Ensure HR policies and procedures remain compliant with current legal and regulatory requirements
  • Driving continuous improvement across HR systems and procedures
  • Promoting employee engagement and wellbeing

About You

  • Experienced in a HR management role
  • Organised, approachable, and highly professional
  • Proactive with excellent communication skills
  • CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards) preferred
  • Experience working within a fast-paced business environmenT
  • Passionate about people development and creating positive workplace experiences
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment
  • Master’s degree (MA) in Human Resources, Employment Law, Business Management, or a related discipline.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and fast-growing team where your ideas and contributions will genuinely make a difference.

We provide:

  • A competitive rewards package
  • A fantastic working environment
  • Free lunches two days a week
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development
  • The chance to work with a successful and creative company with ambitious growth plans

If you want to work with a successful and innovative business that values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Carlton Packaging journey.

Posted: May 27th, 2026