Human Resources Manager

An exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to join a fast-growing food manufacturing business. This newly evolved role is critical to supporting a dynamic leadership team and delivering the people strategy needed for continued growth.

You’ll oversee all aspects of HR, from strategic workforce planning to employee engagement, L&D, and day-to-day HR operations. You’ll also manage a small HR team and work closely with the Managing Directors to align the people agenda with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a people strategy that supports business growth and operational excellence
• Lead end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning

• Manage employee relations and act as the main HR advisor to managers

• Oversee L&D plans, training compliance, and performance management processes

• Support payroll coordination, HR systems (HRIS, T&A), and HR reporting

• Ensure up-to-date policies, contracts, and legal compliance

• Drive a culture of engagement, wellbeing, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Candidate Profile

• 2+ years in an HR Manager or senior HR role, ideally in food or FMCG

• CIPD qualified or equivalent experience

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law

• Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills

• Proficient in HR systems and MS Office

• Proactive, people-focused, and commercially aware

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a thriving business and build a best-in-class HR function. You’ll be empowered to drive meaningful change and foster a great place to work.