HR Manager/Human Resources Manager – Suffolk – New!

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking an HR Manager to oversee operations and strategic HR initiatives. The role emphasizes employee engagement, compliance, and alignment with business goals in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in FMCG and a strong track record in HR leadership.

Qualifications

• Background in food manufacturing required.
• Proven experience in high-volume production settings.
• Strong track record in managing complex employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on HR matters.
• Support employee engagement and development initiatives.
• Lead on performance management and grievance resolution.

Skills

Employee Relations

Compliance & Best Practice

Strategic HR Leadership

Fast-Paced Environments

Industry Experience

Job description

HR Manager/Human Resources Manager – Suffolk - FMCG – New!

HR Manager/Human Resources Manager – Suffolk - FMCG – New!

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Recruitment Consultant -Talent Solutions UK

HR Manager/Human Resources Manager – Suffolk - FMCG – New!

Location: Eye, Suffolk County

Competitive Salary + Benefits + Progression + Work life balance + Full time

About the Role

As an HR Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing site. You’ll be a trusted partner to leadership and staff, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and fostering a positive, productive work environment.

Why Join the business?

This is the UK’s number one fresh produce food manufacturer who develop great tasting, wholesome, authentic food and make this food more accessible to everyone. With no two projects or days ever being the same, along with good stability, a great mixture of people, great development opportunities and a company that focuses on work life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic advisor on all HR matters, including employee relations, recruitment, training, and compliance.
• Champion a high-performance culture by supporting employee engagement, development, and retention initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with management to align HR strategies with business goals and operational needs.
• Hands-on, operational leadership role – Provide direct support to managers, oversee performance management, and lead on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions and grievance resolution.

About You

The ideal candidate will come from a manufacturing, logistics, FMCG background, preferably in food and is looking to take leadership in a senior management role within a fast-paced business.

Key Skills/Qualifications

• Industry Experience: Background in food manufacturing, food logistics, or food retail is highly desirable.
• Fast-Paced Environments: Proven experience in high-volume, mass-production or similar manufacturing settings.
• Employee Relations: Strong track record of managing complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Strategic HR Leadership: Experience contributing to or leading HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Compliance & Best Practice: Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.

If this is of interest, please apply with you CV and one of our recruiters will get in touch as soon as possible.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources, Other, and Management

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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