HR Lead

JR United Kingdom; Leominster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading snacks manufacturer as an HR Lead, where you'll shape the people strategy across two sites. Drive engagement, lead change initiatives, and collaborate with site leadership to embed a high-performance culture. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and growth.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

Comprehensive Healthcare Support

KP Pension Plan

Online Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in senior HR partnering in fast-paced environments.
• Hands-on experience leading transformational change.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the Head of Manufacturing.
• Lead delivery of complex change programmes across sites.
• Use HR data and KPIs to drive decision-making.

Skills

Relationship Building

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Leadership Capability

Change Management

Education

CIPD Level 5

CIPD Level 7

Tools

HRIS Platforms

Excel

Office 365

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Can be based at our Uttoxeter or Leominster sites - regular travel between both sites will be required.

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Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a HR Lead to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading – this might just be your next adventure!

As HR Lead – Tyrrells, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the people strategy across our two Tyrrells manufacturing sites in Uttoxeter and Leominster. Acting as HR Lead, you’ll work closely with the Head of Manufacturing and site leadership teams to drive engagement, build capability, and deliver organisational change. You’ll lead a talented on-site HR and L&D team across both sites, while partnering with our central HR teams to ensure we deliver high-quality people solutions that help the business thrive.

This role is also the lead for our Organisation Pillar, which is part of the Intersnack Work System (IWS) – our internal continuous improvement model. The Organisation Pillar focuses on building a strong culture, leadership capability and ownership at every level. You’ll guide the sites through new ways of working that empower colleagues, embed best practice and enable sustainable performance.

What’s in it for you?

We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer:

Annual salary of up to £60000.

Annual bonus scheme, with an excellent track record of over achievement.

Comprehensive Healthcare Support – Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most.

KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary

KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools

What will you be doing?

Act as a strategic partner to the Head of Manufacturing – Tyrrells and site leadership teams, challenging and supporting them to shape and deliver people strategies that drive business success.

Lead the delivery of complex and exciting change programmes across both sites, ensuring alignment with wider business initiatives, while putting people at the heart of transformation.

Work collaboratively with site leadership, HR, and L&D teams to embed the KP Snacks people strategy—championing growth, engagement, and a values-led, high-performance culture.

Drive lasting impact by using HR data, KPIs, and employee feedback to shape decision-making, track progress, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement across key people processes.

Build leadership capability and coach others, while creating learning opportunities through visible leadership, shared ownership, and ongoing development across HR and site teams.

Who are we?

Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies.

Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you – we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together.

Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us. We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout.

We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:

Brings a strong foundation in senior HR partnering within fast-paced, commercial environments—ideally manufacturing—alongside a passion for business-focused people strategy.

Applies excellent relationship-building, stakeholder management, and analytical skills to strengthen team collaboration and deliver impactful HR solutions.

Has hands-on experience leading through transformational change, building leadership capability, and navigating complex matrix structures—skills that transfer well across dynamic business settings.

Ideally holds CIPD Level 5 or 7, with confidence using HRIS platforms, Excel, and Office 365.

Embodies KP values through integrity, teamwork, and a proactive, people-first approach—bringing challenge, resilience, and a growth mindset to everything they do.