Senior HRBP - Distribution Ops (Contract, Manchester)

The Adecco Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Adecco Group is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to provide immediate hands-on HR leadership across a multi-site distribution operation in Manchester. You will partner with senior leaders to shape people plans, drive workforce and budget planning, and deliver key HR initiatives with a pragmatic, business-focused approach.

The role requires experience as a Senior HR BP in complex settings, ideally with distribution/logistics exposure, and a strong track record in workforce planning and

Qualifications

• Senior HR Business Partner experience in a complex, fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or FMCG sectors preferable.
• Strong background in workforce planning, organisational design, change and talent management.
• Comfortable working with headcount data, budgets and senior stakeholders.
• Confident influencer able to establish trust and navigate ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leaders to translate business priorities into a focused people plan.
• Lead strategic workforce and headcount planning across distribution centres and sites.
• Deliver a defined people project coordinating stakeholders for practical outcomes.
• Oversee HR data management and analytics to inform strategic decisions.
• Support organisational design and change initiatives to improve operations.
• Partner with HR and Finance leadership on budgets, forecasting and resource allocation.
• Strengthen the talent agenda through succession planning and development.
• Coach and influence senior leaders with sound judgement in a complex environment.

Skills

Senior HRBP

Workforce planning

Organisational design

Change management

Stakeholder management

HR analytics

Influencing skills

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

The Adecco Group is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to provide immediate hands-on HR leadership across a multi-site distribution operation in Manchester. You will partner with senior leaders to shape people plans, drive workforce and budget planning, and deliver key HR initiatives with a pragmatic, business-focused approach.

The role requires experience as a Senior HR BP in complex settings, ideally with distribution/logistics exposure, and a strong track record in workforce planning and