HR Manager - Distribution

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the people strategy at a new site in Bristol. In this high-impact role, you'll manage transitions, enhance employee engagement, and shape the workforce culture during significant company transformations. A strong background in HR management, particularly within logistics or FMCG, alongside a CIPD qualification, is preferred.

Benefits

Benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR management or senior business partnering role.
• Strong background in employee relations and change management.
• Confident leading through transformation in a multi-site environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the people strategy for a new site opening.
• Manage the transition and transfer of colleagues from existing sites.
• Drive engagement and succession planning across a large workforce.

Skills

Employee relations

Change management

People leadership

Cultural development

Education

CIPD qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

HR Manager - Distribution Business

I'm partnering with a major UK logistics and distribution business on the search for an experienced HR Manager to lead all things people across a newly established flagship site in the South West. It's an exciting time to join - the business is going through a period of significant transformation, investment and growth, and this role will play a key part in shaping its people culture and long-term success.

The opportunity

You'll partner closely with the Site General Manager and leadership team to:

• Lead the people strategy for a new site opening, shaping culture, workforce and operational readiness.
• Manage the transition and transfer of colleagues from existing sites, ensuring a smooth and positive experience.
• Drive engagement, capability and succession planning across a large, fast-paced workforce.
• Lead, coach and develop a small HR team.
• Act as the expert on employee relations, HR policy and employment law.
• Support projects such as TUPE, restructures, retention and culture initiatives.
• Champion wellbeing, inclusion and leadership development across the site.

About you

• Proven experience in an HR management or senior business partnering role within logistics, FMCG or similar operational environments.
• Strong background in employee relations and change management.
• Confident leading through transformation and shaping culture in a complex, multi-site environment.
• Experienced people leader with credibility, empathy and commercial focus.
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent) preferred.

This is a high-impact role where you\'ll have real scope to influence culture, develop people capability and help shape the next chapter of an evolving business.

Salary and how to apply

Salary up to £62,000 + Benefits + Bonus

If you\'re an experienced HR leader with energy, resilience and a passion for making a difference please apply today!