HR Manager - Site based

This is a pivotal role for the business, that will lead on all HR activity and you will partner closely with senior leadership to shape culture, drive performance, ensure compliance and deliver a first-class employee and workplace experience.

Client Details

A market leading, specialist SME food importer/distributor with a strong family values driven culture and long standing commitment to our people. As we continue to grow we are seeking a hands-on, proactive HR Manager.

Description

• Build strong relationships with line managers and employees to provide expert HR guidance and support, working through change and aligned with business objectives.
• Define and agree HR strategic aims, aligned with business goals, and define annual HR KPIs working with leadership team. Holds budget responsibility
• Own the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance, development, reward, and offboarding
• Assist with implementing and monitoring our performance management system, setting KPIs, coaching and promoting staff development initiatives.
• Identify learning and development needs, coordinate and support all training and maintain training records
• Collaborate on employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and communication strategies to cultivate a positive and inclusive culture.
• Review, develop, and ensure consistent application of HR policies, aligning practices with current legislation and company goals.
• Maintain accurate HR records and systems, policies and employee handbook.

Profile

• Proven experience across HR (3-4 years) in a generalist manager role
• Strong understanding of HR best practice, with a pragmatic, people-first approach
• Ability to work independently in a standalone HR function, within a small business
• Strong relationship builder with employees at all levels, solutions focused
• Organised, resilient, and comfortable balancing strategic and hands-on work
• Educated to degree level plus a Level 5 in CIPD or actively working towards

Job Offer

• Salary up to 40k
• Permanent position
• Site based 5 days
• Open to part time hours across 5 days