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