HR MANAGER

Team Jobs - Commercial; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced HR Manager to support an established organization in the UK's fresh produce sector. The role involves acting as a key advisor to the Managing Director and overseeing HR practices across multiple locations. Ideal candidates will have a strong HR generalist background, a solid understanding of UK employment law, and excellent communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to shape the people strategy in a growing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience at HR Manager level or similar required.
• Proven experience managing employee relations cases.
• Ability to balance operational demands with strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
• Oversee HR activity across multiple locations.
• Embed consistent, values-led people practices.

Skills

HR generalist background

Understanding of UK employment law

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

HR Manager

Location : Southampton (with regular travel)

Contract Type : Full-time, Permanent

Overview

We're partnering with a well-established organisation within the UK's fresh produce and distribution sector to support them in recruiting an experienced HR Manager. This business operates across multiple sites and is entering an exciting phase of growth and change. They are looking for a confident, capable HR professional to take ownership of the people function and play a key part in shaping their people strategy.

The Role

This is a standalone HR Manager position, reporting directly into the senior leadership team. You'll act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and site management teams, providing both strategic guidance and hands‑on support across all areas of the employee lifecycle.

You will oversee HR activity across three key UK locations and will be responsible for embedding consistent, values‑led people practices while guiding the business through ongoing transformation. This role requires someone who is comfortable balancing day‑to‑day operational demands with long‑term strategic goals.

Key Requirements

• Strong HR generalist background, ideally with experience at HR Manager level or similar
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and proven experience managing employee relations cases
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
• Confident working independently and...