HR Manager

Cranswick PLC; Hull and East Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Share Save Scheme

Pension Scheme

Holiday Entitlement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Cranswick Prepared Poultry seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead the HR function at the site, reporting to the Site Director and managing a small HR team. You will support operational performance through effective people management, employee engagement and HR best practice.

This varied role covers employee relations, recruitment, talent development, workforce planning, HR systems, and people reporting. Working closely with managers across the site, you'll help drive a positive, compliant and

Qualifications

• CIPD or proven HR experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in employee relations, performance, and engagement.
• Excellent relationship-building skills across all levels of the business.
• Knowledge of employment law, recruitment and ER; able to handle complex HR issues.
• Proactive, solution-focused approach to HR improvements and business success.

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective HR service, ensuring legal compliance, policy adherence and accurate HR administration across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Build relationships across production and support functions, supporting employee relations, recruitment, absence management, performance management, and people development activities.
• Oversee HR systems, people metrics, engagement initiatives and workforce reporting, using data to drive continuous improvement and support operational performance.
• Lead and develop a small HR team, championing a positive culture and delivering people-focused initiatives that make Cranswick Prepared Poultry a great place to work.

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Are you a people-focused HR professional with experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead the HR function at Cranswick Prepared Poultry. Reporting to the Site Director and managing a small HR team, you'll support operational performance through effective people management, employee engagement and HR best practice.

This varied role covers employee relations, recruitment, talent development, workforce planning, HR systems, and people reporting. Working closely with managers across the site, you'll help drive a positive, compliant and high-performing culture while ensuring HR processes support the site's operational and business objectives.

What you’ll do

Provide an effective HR service, ensuring legal compliance, policy adherence and accurate HR administration across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Build strong relationships across production and support functions, supporting employee relations, recruitment, absence management, performance management, and people development activities.

Oversee HR systems, people metrics, engagement initiatives and workforce reporting, using data to drive continuous improvement and support operational performance.

Lead and develop a small HR team, championing a positive culture and delivering people-focused initiatives that make Cranswick Prepared Poultry a great place to work.

What We’re Looking For

CIPD or proven HR experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably within production or manufacturing.

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Experience in supporting managers in areas like employee relations, performance, and engagement.

Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to establish trust across all levels of the business.

Solid knowledge of employment law, recruitment, and ER, with the ability to handle complex HR issues.

A proactive, solution-focused approach to driving HR improvements and supporting business success.

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary: Discussed at application stage.

Share Save Scheme: Access to purchase shares at a discounted rate.

Pension Scheme: Enhanced contribution options.

Holiday Entitlement: Generous allowance with the option to purchase additional days.

Employee Discounts: Discounts at major high street stores and supermarkets through our company portal.

Join us and play a key role in driving the success and growth of our Poultry business!