ThePrimaGroup, a group of three renowned Cornish food producers — Prima Bakeries, Cornish Premier Pasties and Furniss of Cornwall — is recruiting a HR Manager to design and implement improved HR systems. With around 200 staff across sites in Redruth, Pool and St Columb, this is a key role for an experienced HR professional who can think strategically and act operationally to drive culture, change and innovation. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience and drive to help shape the business during an exciting period of growth.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
As HR Manager, you'll work closely with the directors to shape business strategies. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about putting people first and driving a positive workplace culture. You will:
* Lead on all aspects of people and culture strategy
* Support recruitment, selection and retention processes
* Develop initiatives for team engagement, training and development
* Enhance, oversee and maintain HR policies and procedures
* Deliver leadership coaching on employee relations, compliance and performance management
* Drive the performance management process, identifying learning needs
* Generate and analyse HR reports to understand and influence employee behaviour
* Support the senior management team on HR matters
* The role will require strategic oversight across several key functions, including:
Recruitment
* Develop strategies to attract high-quality candidates
* Regularly review job descriptions and adverts to keep them fresh and relevant
* Expand advertising through social media and alternative platforms
* Build relationships with recruitment partners and explore new talent channels
* Track recruitment costs by channel to ensure value for money
* Explore apprenticeships and available recruitment grants
Performance Management
* Evaluate employee performance, providing feedback and developing improvement plans
Training & Development
* Work with managers to ensure compliance with existing procedures
* Coach and support the senior management team
* Improve onboarding and induction to boost retention, including self-service elements and buddy schemes
* Promote personal development and employee wellbeing
* Hold regular check-ins with managers
* Design and deliver in-house training where possible
Retention
* Keep internal communication fresh and relevant
* Understand what motivates our people — why they join, stay and what benefits matter most
* Lead and evolve the staff appraisal process
Employee Relations
* Address employee concerns and resolve workplace disputes constructively
* Foster a positive, inclusive work environment
* Develop strategies to boost morale and engagement across teams
Discipline & Attendance
* Develop clear attendance and sickness policies
Legal
* Keep updated on employment law changes and legal compliance
* Deliver manager briefings on legal changes
* Build strong relationships with external partners and service providers
* Liaise with external health & safety providers to ensure compliance and best practice
Systems, Procedures and Policies
* Develop and consolidate HR processes across the Group
* Maintain and communicate HR policies and documentation
Personal Specification Essential
* Extensive, demonstratable experience in a senior HR role
* Strong writing and communication skills
* Excellent IT skills
* Skilled in driving change and implementing effective processes
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities under pressure
* Full UK driving licence
Further Information
Reporting to: The Group Board of Directors
Based: Office-based role across our three sites as needed with a minimum of one day per week at each site. Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday; part-time will be considered for the right candidate.
Holiday Entitlement: 5.6 weeks per year (including Bank Holidays)
For more information and to apply, please send your CV to: Andrew.Bray@primabakeries.co.uk
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