Why Join Us?
At Food Republic, you'll be joining a growing, dynamic business where HR is valued as a key driver of success. This role will give you exposure to end-to-end HR, change management, and strategic people initiatives, setting you up for progression into an HRBP role.
The Company
Right on London's doorstep, Food Republic in Battersea is one of London's leading food and drink distributors, supplying over 500 locations across the capital and South East. With a BRC AA+ rating, £17m annual turnover, and 15 years of strong growth, we're proud to deliver quality, reliability, and service excellence to our clients.
The Role
We are seeking a proactive and ambitious HR Officer to play a pivotal role in shaping our people strategy and supporting managers through ongoing change and growth.
This role goes beyond administration — you'll be at the heart of our people agenda, supporting business transformation, coaching managers, and helping embed a culture of high performance and engagement. It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move towards an HR Business Partner (HRBP) career path.
The key responsibilities of an HR Officer include, but are not limited to:
* Recruitment & Onboarding:
Lead the full recruitment process, from drafting job descriptions to interviewing and ensuring smooth onboarding and induction
* Manager Support:
Partner with Department Managers to build capability, guide on employee relations, and support performance and development conversations.
* Change Management:
Play an active role in embedding new initiatives, processes, and systems across the business, supporting managers and employees through change.
* Learning & Development:
Ensure training programmes and manuals are maintained and implemented effectively; track progress and identify development needs.
* Employee Engagement:
Conduct regular check-ins with new starters and managers, promote staff wellbeing, and coordinate company events and social initiatives.
* HR Systems & Processes:
Maintain the company's HR platform (Citation) and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of payroll data.
* Generalist Support:
Provide HR administration and note-taking as required, while actively seeking opportunities to streamline and improve processes. And any other duties as required by the Senior Management Team
The Person
We are looking for someone who is not only confident with HR fundamentals but also curious, commercially aware, and eager to grow into a broader HR role. The key skills and qualities of an HR Officer include, but are not limited to:
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in a HR generalist role
* Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and build trust
* Great attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and resilience in a fast-paced environment
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams)
* CIPD Level 3 qualified (desirable); commitment to further professional development encouraged