Human Resources Manager

D R Newitt Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B-Corp certified gourmet food distributor is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join its team in North West London. The HR Manager will lead the HR function, embedding best-practice policies that align with commercial performance and B-Corp values. This hands-on role will require close collaboration with operational teams across shifts. Responsibilities include managing HR activities, ensuring compliance with UK employment law, and partnering with managers on recruitment and employee relations.

Qualifications

• Proven track record supporting fast-paced, shift-based teams.
• Hands-on experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to partner with operational teams for HR support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop all HR activities ensuring compliance with UK law.
• Partner with managers on recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention.
• Manage employee relations including disciplinaries and performance management.

Skills

Experience in HR management

Knowledge of UK employment law

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

Are you an experienced HR Manager with a proven track record of supporting fast‑paced, shift‑based teams within a distribution or manufacturing environment?

A leading B-Corp–certified gourmet food distributor is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join its growing team in North West London. They supply some of the UK’s most respected restaurants, chefs and retailers.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, the HR Manager will lead the full HR function, embedding best‑practice people policies that support both commercial performance and B-Corp values. This is a hands‑on role within a fast‑paced distribution environment, working closely with operational teams across multiple shifts. The role is primarily day‑based, with occasional night shift working required to ensure strong engagement, visibility, and consistent HR support across the full workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop all HR activities, ensuring full compliance with UK employment law
• Partner with managers on recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention
• Manage employee relations, including disciplinaries, investigations, and performance management<...