Head of HR

2 Sisters Food Group; Rhiwderin; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2x Base Salary Life Cover

Sick Pay

Referral Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Grocery Aid

Cycle2Work Scheme

Job summary

Join 2 Sisters Food Group as the Head of HR, overseeing the HR function at our Rogerstone facility. You will lead a dedicated HR team, manage critical employee relations issues, and collaborate with senior leaders to drive operational performance.

The role emphasizes leadership in HR practices within a major food manufacturing site, promoting internal career growth and skill development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR leadership roles within food or FMCG manufacturing is essential.
• Proven track record in managing HR Business Partners and Advisors.
• Strong background in handling complex employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site HR team, setting clear priorities.
• Manage complex employee relations including disciplinary and absence cases.
• Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning and engagement.

Skills

Senior HR leadership experience

Employee relations expertise

TUPE and change management

Collaboration with leadership

Job description

Head of HR

Rogerstone, Newport

About us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories.

Rogerstone is one of Europe’s largest chilled food manufacturing facilities, producing a wide range of ready meals.

The Role

As a Head of HR, you will lead the site HR function, manage HR Business Partners and HR Advisors, and shape the people agenda as part of the Senior Leadership Team. This influential role supports operational performance and offers the opportunity to develop people practices across a major manufacturing site.

What you’ll be doing as a Head of HR

• Lead and develop the site HR team, setting clear priorities and service standards.
• Manage complex employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance and absence cases.
• Lead TUPE activity and organisational change, supporting managers and employees.
• Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning, engagement and operational priorities.

What we are looking for in a Head of HR

• Senior HR leadership experience in food or FMCG manufacturing.
• Experience managing and developing HR Business Partners and HR Advisors.
• Strong employee relations expertise, including disciplinary and grievance case management.
• Practical experience of TUPE and organisational change.
• Confidence to influence, challenge and collaborate at Senior Leadership Team level.
• 2x Base Salary Life Cover
• Sick Pay
• Referral Scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Grocery Aid
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us

As one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.