The Opportunity This is a senior HR leadership role within a growing, multi-site, distribution business. You will take ownership of the HR agenda (both operational and strategic) working closely with senior leadership to help integrate the business and build a professionalised HR function in a standalone capacity. You'll be equally comfortable operating at all levels: setting strategy while remaining hands-on across all aspects of HR, including recruitment. The organisation has strong heritage, ambitious growth plans, and further M&A activity anticipated. This is a unique opportunity to join at the outset of that journey - playing a pivotal role in shaping the people strategy and building a unified, high-performing organisation. Key Responsibilities - Establish and embed a fit-for-purpose HR function, frameworks, and policies across the newly merged business - Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on all people-related matters - Lead the end-to-end recruitment strategy and delivery, supporting ongoing growth - Manage day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, performance management, and compliance - Support post-merger integration activity, including input on the TUPE processes - Drive initiatives around culture, engagement, and organisational design to unify the business - Ensure HR practices are aligned with commercial objectives and scalable for future growth The Ideal Candidate - Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role (Head of HR / HR Lead / Senior HR Manager) - Strong generalist background (inc. recruitment) with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally - Experience within multi-site, operational, or product focused businesses is highly advantageous - Demonstrable experience supporting M&A activity, including TUPE and integration - Comfortable building processes and structure in a fast-paced, evolving, post-merger environment - A proactive, resilient approach with the confidence to operate independently Why Apply? - Opportunity to build and shape the HR function from the ground up within a newly formed business entity - Play a key role in integrating multiple organisations into one cohesive entity - High level of autonomy and visibility within the business - Exposure to ongoing M&A activity and organisational transformation - A dynamic, growth-oriented environment where HR will be central to long-term success