Group Human Resources Manager

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Group Human Resources Manager based in Sheffield. The successful candidate will oversee HR operations, policy development, and the mentoring of HR staff. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and car allowance, with opportunities to influence organizational change and support HR practices across the UK.

Benefits

Car allowance

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent in Human Resources is required.
• Strong knowledge of Employment Law and HR-related case law is essential.
• Significant HR experience required, particularly in restructures and TUPE processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice to managers, ensuring compliance.
• Support and mentor HR team across various functions.
• Lead HR reporting, KPIs, and process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Presentation

Change Management

Team Leadership

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Group Human Resources Manager, sheffield, south yorkshire

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Client:

SARIA UK

Location:

sheffield, south yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

27.06.2025

Expiry Date:

11.08.2025

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Job Description:

Business: SARIA’s UK operations have a market-leading presence in a wide range of sectors associated with the food chain. The Group’s companies manufacture quality products for use in human and animal foodstuffs, agriculture, aquaculture, and industrial applications. The company also produces biofuels and renewable energy and provides services for farming and the food industry. The company has a UK annual turnover approaching £280 million and employs around 1,000 people at 19 sites across the country.

The Position

Applications are invited for a Group HR Manager based at our Doncaster site. This is a full time, permanent, position working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday. This is a site-based role with travel to group sites as required.

As the Group HR Manager, your duties and responsibilities will vary on the Company’s requirements but will include the following:

• Provide expert HR advice to managers, ensuring legal compliance and best practice.
• Support and mentor the HR team across casework, recruitment, and projects.
• Line manage HR and Payroll staff, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Support complex ER matters including restructures, redundancies, and TUPE.
• Drive HR policy development and consistent application across the business.
• Lead HR reporting, KPIs, and process improvements to enhance service delivery.
• Build strong employee and union relations to support a positive working environment.
• Support leadership development, succession planning, and training initiatives.
• Promote fairness, diversity, and continuous improvement in all HR activities.

The Person

• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent in Human Resources is required.
• Strong knowledge of Employment Law and HR-related case law is essential.
• Significant HR experience is required, including direct involvement in restructures and TUPE processes.
• Experience working in a unionised, blue-collar, or FMCG environment is desirable.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills are critical to the role.
• Ability to lead or coordinate a team is advantageous.
• The role requires an initiative-taking individual with the ability to drive change and make sound business decisions.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office applications, are essential.
• A full UK Driving Licence and the flexibility to travel nationwide and stay overnight when required are necessary.

Salary: £50,000 with a £4,000 car allowance plus Company Benefits