HR Manager - FMCG Site, Hereford (12-Month FTC)

Avara Foods Ltd.; Hereford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Annual leave 33 days

Private Medical Insurance

Pension contribution 6%

Life Assurance

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Vitality & Unum benefits

Job summary

Avara Foods is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join the Operational HR Team at the Hereford site on a 12 month fixed term contract. The role is office based in a fast-paced FMCG environment, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

You will partner with site leadership to deliver timely HR advice, manage headcount, employee development and engagement, while ensuring compliance with policies and employment law.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or fast-paced HR Manager role; Food Industry experience desirable.
• CIPD level 5 qualified or above and committed to ongoing professional development.
• Strong knowledge in employment law and regulations; experience advising on complex ER matters.
• Experience managing large change projects including restructures and changes to terms and conditions.
• Experience working with Trade Unions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for HR advice across all management levels.
• Ensure consistent application of HR processes across the site.
• Monitor and facilitate compliance with Human Rights and Ethics policies, supporting audits, and guiding managers.
• Collaborate with the Site Operational Team to manage headcount requirements, retention, and recruitment planning and onboarding.
• Oversee the site's Learning and Development initiatives, in alignment with succession planning, regulatory requirements and skills development.
• Spearheading employee engagement strategies, including leading forums, union meetings, and listening groups.
• Providing and monitoring up-to-date KPIs on compliance matters.
• Leading people change projects as necessary.
• Working closely with the wider HR Teams to deliver comprehensive HR support.
• Cultivating and managing relationships with external partners such as Occupational Health and contractor.
• Leading and developing a team of HR professionals onsite.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

HR systems

Change management

Conflict management

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

Avara Foods is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join the Operational HR Team at the Hereford site on a 12 month fixed term contract. The role is office based in a fast-paced FMCG environment, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

You will partner with site leadership to deliver timely HR advice, manage headcount, employee development and engagement, while ensuring compliance with policies and employment law.