HR Manager

D R Newitt & Associates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A gourmet food distributor in North West London is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead HR functions, ensuring compliance with UK employment law. This role is vital for supporting recruitment and employee engagement in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of HR experience, especially in the food sector, and demonstrates a genuine passion for sustainability and responsible business practices. Benefits include a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in HR management or senior HR advisory role.
• Previous HR experience within food manufacturing, distribution, or FMCG sector is essential.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all HR functions ensuring compliance with UK employment law.
• Support managers with recruitment, onboarding, and training.
• Manage employee relations cases, including investigations and performance reviews.
• Deliver HR insights to support strategic decisions.

Skills

HR management in food sector

Knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Solutions-focused leadership

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

HR Manager B-Corp Gourmet Food Distributor

North West London
£40,000 £45,000 DOE + Benefits
Full-time, Permanent, 2 night shifts per month required

Are you an experienced HR professional from the food industry, ready to take the next step into an HR Manager role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a certified B-Corp gourmet food distributor in North West London, a business dedicated to building a more ethical and sustainable food system.

About the Company

Our client is a B-Corp certified gourmet food distributor, supplying some of the UK s leading retailers, restaurants, and chefs with responsibly sourced, premium ingredients.

The Role

The HR Manager will oversee all HR functions across the business, ensuring policies, procedures, and people practices align with the company s culture and operational needs.

Working closely with the senior management team, this individual will support recruitment, employee engagement, compliance, and workforce development within a fast-paced food distribution environment.

The role will also require two night shifts per month to ensure consistent HR visibility and engagement with the night operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR function, ensuring full compliance with UK employment law and company policy
• Support managers with recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention initiatives
• Manage employee relations cases, including investigations, disciplinaries, and performance reviews
• Maintain HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity
• Deliver HR insights and reporting to support strategic decisions
• Promote wellbeing, engagement, and positive workplace culture
• Provide HR presence and support across all shifts

Your Skills & Experience

• Previous HR experience within the food manufacturing, food distribution, or FMCG sector is essential
• Minimum of 5 years experience in HR management or a senior HR advisory role
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Comfortable working closely with warehouse and operational teams
• Approachable, pragmatic, and solutions-focused leadership style
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or above) preferred
• Genuine passion for people, sustainability, and responsible business