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