HR Manager - Distribution

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

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee people management across a new flagship site in Woodford. This role involves leading the people strategy, managing transitions, and driving engagement across a large workforce. Ideal candidates will have HR management experience in logistics, a strong background in employee relations, and a CIPD qualification. Competitive salary up to £62,000 plus benefits and bonus offered.

Benefits

Benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the people strategy for a new site opening.
• Manage the transition of colleagues from existing sites.
• Drive engagement and succession planning across a fast-paced workforce.
• Lead and develop a small HR team.
• Support projects such as TUPE, restructures, and culture initiatives.
• Champion wellbeing, inclusion, and leadership development.

Skills

HR management experience

Employee relations

Change management

People leadership

CIPD qualification

Education

CIPD qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

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

• 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 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!