Human Resources Manager

MKJ Ignite; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is seeking an experienced HR / People & Culture Manager to shape culture at its fast-growing East London HQ. This hands-on role will involve creating HR policies, leading recruitment, and driving employee engagement. Ideal candidates will have proven HR experience in manufacturing, knowledge of UK employment law, and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or shift-based environment is essential.
• Track record of managing a diverse workforce effectively.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain HR policies and handbooks.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Drive employee relations and performance management.

Skills

Proven HR experience in production or manufacturing

Knowledge of UK employment law

Handling employee relations

Organised and detail-driven

Job description

This range is provided by MKJ Ignite. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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🚀⚡Sparking Growth for FMCG start-ups and challenger brands! 🚀⚡

HR / People & Culture Manager - Food Manufacturing

At Ignite, we partner with some of the most exciting challenger brands in food and drink, and this role is with a fast-growing business that is scaling quickly and building a brilliant team. They are looking for an experienced HR / People & Culture Manager to lead on all things people, from policies and compliance through to culture, engagement and learning and development. This is a hands-on role where you will shape the environment and experience for the whole team, spanning both HQ and production, and make a real impact every single day.

What you will be doing

• 🌱 Creating and maintaining HR policies, contracts and handbooks that give clarity and consistency
• 🌱 Driving employee relations and performance management, acting as a trusted advisor across the business
• 🌱 Leading recruitment and onboarding, ensuring every new hire has a brilliant start
• 🌱 Building a positive, inclusive culture with events and initiatives that keep teams connected and engaged
• 🌱 Owning compliance and HR systems, ensuring the business is legally sound and running smoothly
• 🌱 Supporting learning and development, from compliance training to team coaching

What we are looking for

• 🌱 Proven HR experience in a production, manufacturing, logistics or shift-based environment
• 🌱 Demonstrated experience managing a diverse workforce across both HQ and frontline or shift-based teams
• 🌱 Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• 🌱 Confident handling employee relations, performance reviews and disciplinary processes
• 🌱 Organised, detail-driven and able to manage multiple priorities
• 🌱 Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoys building culture as much as policies

The offer

• 📍 Based in East London HQ with some flexibility
• 🌱 The chance to shape culture at one of the UK’s most exciting challenger brands

Now: Apply today with your CV which will be reviewed by our MKJ Ignite team.

First Stage: Teams call with the hiring manager

Second Stage: Face to face interview in the office and meet the wider team

People are at the heart of everything we do. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process that means people can be their best authentic self.

We would love to reply to all applications. Due to the high volumes we receive, if you do not hear back within 14 days this role may not be progressing. The position could be in the process of closing, so please watch for future opportunities as well.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative and Human Resources
• Industries: Human Resources Services

London, England, United Kingdom