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Kronospan

Online platform for wood-based panel sourcing

Human Resources and Resourcing Manager

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Chirk, Wrexham, UK
In PersonOccasional international travel is required to support HR operations at other company locations.
People & HRGeneralist Recruiting, HR Generalist & Employee Relations

About the job

Requirements
  • Proven experience in human resources, including direct recruitment activity and ideally some decision-making responsibility.
  • Strong experience recruiting for executive, senior managerial, technical and specialist positions.
  • High capability with recruitment systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, headhunting tools and social media for recruitment.
  • Excellent interviewing, assessment and candidate selection skills.
  • Sound knowledge of employment law and human resources best practice.
  • Experience managing employee relations matters, including disciplinary and absence management.
  • Strong organisational and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and human resources information systems.
Responsibilities
  • Define, develop and execute the talent acquisition strategy for UK operations.
  • Play a leading role in the Group-wide recruitment function, supporting senior and board-level appointments.
  • Develop cost-effective in-house recruitment solutions to minimise reliance on agencies and consultants.
  • Source candidates through referral schemes, social media and job fairs.
  • Administer the Applicant Tracking System.
  • Liaise with directors and managers to shortlist and select candidates.
  • Arrange and conduct interviews alongside the relevant manager or director.
  • Manage visa applications and support international skilled staff with relocation.
  • Develop induction programmes for effective candidate onboarding.
  • Develop, implement and review human resources policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.
  • Manage disciplinary, grievance and absence management processes.
  • Lead performance management and appraisal processes.
  • Provide proactive and reactive human resources guidance and coaching to managers across the business.
  • Support employee relations activity, including liaison with recognised trade unions where applicable.
  • Promote best practice and ensure compliance with employment legislation.
  • Provide cover for the Human Resources Manager or Director during periods of absence.
  • Support employee wellbeing, engagement and internal communications initiatives.
  • Work closely with Payroll, Training, Occupational Health and other internal stakeholders.
  • Lead and contribute to human resources projects that support business growth and continuous improvement.
  • Undertake occasional international travel to support human resources operations at other company locations.
  • Produce and submit monthly Group human resources key performance indicator reports.
Desired Qualifications
  • CIPD Level 5 qualification or willingness to study.
  • Experience with the UK visa application system.
  • Advanced user of Microsoft Office applications.

About the company

Kronospan Express is an online portal for architects and specification professionals worldwide, offering a broad selection of wood-based panels for furniture, interior design, and exterior surfaces. The platform provides product information, samples, and support to answer aesthetic or durability questions, helping designers specify Kronospan materials in projects. Its products are distributed via a global range of decors and surface finishes, with a focus on contemporary and future-oriented architectural panels. The platform differentiates itself by serving professionals at a global scale with a unified decor range, easy access to samples and technical information, and a commitment to continuous improvement in surface materials. The company’s goal is to meet the evolving needs of designers, architects, and craftsmen while generating revenue through the sale of its wood-based panel products and related offerings.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$160.6M

Headquarters

Jičín, Czechia

Founded

1994

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What believers are saying

  • The EIB committed €146 million on March 18, 2026 for solar and EVs.
  • Kronospan bought Hexion’s La Grande plant and Sebeș sawmill in late 2025.
  • Its June 2026 Carrefour du Bois showcase kept the brand visible with specifiers and designers.

What critics are saying

  • Bulgaria’s Supreme Administrative Court upheld a Veliko Tarnovo shutdown order, February 2026.
  • Romanian prosecutors charged Kronospan subsidiaries over alleged toxic-emissions concealment, September 2026.
  • If environmental enforcement spreads, plant disruptions can cascade into contract losses and layoffs.

What makes Kronospan unique

  • Kronospan pairs panel production with resins and surfaces after Nordalim, 2025.
  • Its global decor platform standardizes finishes for architects across furniture and interiors.
  • Kronospan sells technically advanced boards using recycled wood, residue, and low-grade roundwood.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Performance Bonus
  • Meal Benefits
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights and Company News

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Renewable Energy Magazine
Mar 18th, 2026
EIB lends $165M to Kronospan for solar energy and electric vehicles across Central and Eastern Europe

The European Investment Bank is lending €146 million to Kronospan, a major European wood-based panel producer, to reduce emissions and enhance energy independence across Central and Eastern Europe. The funding will support solar photovoltaic installations at production sites in Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, alongside battery storage systems and the replacement of fossil-fuelled vehicles with electric alternatives. Most investments will occur in EU cohesion regions. The project aligns with the EU's REPowerEU initiative and climate action goals whilst strengthening the supply chain for sustainable building materials. EIB Vice-President Karl Nehammer said the investment will help Kronospan cut emissions, lower energy costs and maintain global competitiveness whilst supporting European jobs and innovation.

EUWID Wood Products
Jul 16th, 2025
Kronospan acquires remaining stake in Nordalim

As of 1 July, Danish particleboard manufacturer Kronospan ApS has also acquired the 50% stake in Nordalim A/S previously held by Norwegian company Dynea A/S. ...