HR Manager

2 Sisters Food Group; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Scunthorpe is seeking an HR Manager to lead the people team. Responsibilities include overseeing HR operations, collaborating with the Senior Leadership Team on workforce planning, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Candidates should have a CIPD Level 7 or equivalent and experience in FMCG is desirable. The role offers opportunities for career progression, training support, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Excellent career progression

Structured training and support

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading a generalist HR team.
• Exposure to all main HR processes is required.
• Experience in FMCG (Food) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR team and manage day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and employment law.
• Drive a positive and customer-focused work environment.

Skills

People Business Partner experience

Generalist HR processes

Customer-centric culture

Trade Union collaboration

Education

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced, people driven, HR professional, are you looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated and professional people team…yes? Then we have the opportunity for you.

As a result of retirement 2 Sisters Food Group in Scunthorpe is looking to recruit a new HR Manager to lead the people team and support site operations.

About the role

Provide overall leadership and accountability for the People function, driving a positive, customer focused environment where colleagues feel valued and empowered to deliver best practice and continuous improvement across all HR systems.

Ensure a robust use of software, databases, and KPIs, to enhance data-driven decision-making. Ensure effective systems and processes are in place to recruit, reward, and develop colleagues to the highest achievable standard, while maintaining full compliance and effective budget control.

Collaborate the site Senior Leadership Team, to continually review workforce planning to ensure resourcing is cost-effective, fit for purpose, and supported through targeted recruitment and training.

Work in partnership with the Head of HR and HR Director, to support and lead the alignment and delivery of the People agenda across the organisation.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Coupled with the direct line management of a HR Business Partner, L&D Manager and Recruitment Manager, your accountabilities & responsibilities will include but not be limited to;

• Inputting into the annual planning process - advising on most effective staffing structures and timescales with costings for labour, including external labour providers
• Take a pro‑active and collaborative approach to ‘getting the best’ from Trade Unions, advising Directors and Managers and delivering best practice.
• To nurture a customer centric culture that puts the customer at the heart of everything that we do.
• To lead a plan that inspires and engages our people to feel valued and to fulfil their potential
• Strive to be a high performing workforce, achieved through leadership, diversity and recognising individual contributions towards the bigger picture.
• Ensuring we are fit for the future with the best talent in the industry by attracting the best, then "unleashing potential" and continuously developing our people.
• Ensure the organisation’s HR policies are developed, updated and reviewed according to our specific needs and following developments in employment law and best practice.
• Convene / attend working groups to ensure that we take account of the people dimension in any initiatives or projects.
• Ensure fail and legal handling of Payroll & Benefits, Absence Management and GDPR

Knowledge Skills Experience

• A proven People Business Partner with extensive experience in Leading a generalist HR team with exposure to all the main HR processes.
• Minimum CIPD Level 7 or equivalent with evidence of continuous professional development.
• Experience working in FMCG (Food) is highly desirable.

This is by no means an exhaustive list and a full person specification is available within the attached Job Description.

Why Join Us?

2 Sisters Food Group offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. With our focus on internal promotions, you can build a long‑term career while contributing to the success of our leading manufacturing operations.

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Excellent career progression with 2 Sisters Food Group
• Structured training and support for qualifications (both internal and external)
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
• An excellent list of discounts from leading retailers (up to 50% off!)
• Further benefit details can be found here.

What now?

A full Job Description, with Person Specification is attached. We strongly suggest that you read this before applying.

Application is via CV and Covering Letter. Please ensure your application clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the requirements of the person specification and what you can bring to the role and company.

If you have any questions, then please contact Michael Simms (Recruitment and Resourcing Manager) at [e-mail]