HR Manager
(Hull, HU7)
About the role
Hull Poultry is entering an exciting new phase under refreshed site leadership and a revitalised working environment, and we’re now seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking HR Manager to play a key role in shaping our people agenda. Working closely with the site leadership team, you’ll provide both strategic and hands‑on HR leadership, supporting engagement, performance, and talent development across the site while aligning with wider Group priorities. This is a highly visible role offering real influence, impact, and opportunity to grow within Cranswick as the site continues to evolve.
About Cranswick
Cranswick is one of the UK’s leading food producers, supplying a wide range of high‑quality products including fresh pork, poultry, and ready‑to‑eat foods to major retail, foodservice, and international customers. Hull Poultry is an important part of the Group, specialising in ready‑to‑eat chicken products and operating in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment with continued investment in people, facilities, and ways of working. Across Cranswick, our success is built on our people, and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where colleagues can develop, contribute, and grow.
What you’ll do
* Lead the delivery of a professional, compliant HR service that supports site performance and aligns with wider Group people priorities.
* Partner with site leadership and managers to provide trusted advice on employee relations, resourcing, engagement, and capability building.
* Use people data, KPIs, and feedback to inform decision‑making and drive continuous improvement.
* Shape talent, development, and succession plans to support long‑term site capability.
* Lead and develop the site HR team, championing a high‑performance, inclusive culture.
What we’re looking for
* CIPD or proven HR experience in a fast‑paced environment, preferably within food production or manufacturing.
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
* Experience in supporting managers in areas like employee relations, performance, and engagement.
* Excellent relationship‑building skills with the ability to establish trust across all levels of the business.
* Solid knowledge of employment law, recruitment, and ER, with the ability to handle complex HR issues.
* A proactive, solution‑focused approach to driving HR improvements and supporting business success.
* A strong team player who works collaboratively across the business, builds positive and respectful relationships, and contributes to a high‑trust, high‑standards culture where people support one another and pull in the same direction.
What We Offer:
* Competitive Salary: Discussed at application stage.
* Car Allowance
* Share Save Scheme: Access to purchase shares at a discounted rate.
* Pension Scheme: Enhanced contribution options.
* Holiday Entitlement: Generous allowance with the option to purchase additional days.
* Employee Discounts: Discounts at major high street stores and supermarkets through our company portal.
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