Site HR Manager

Seven; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FMCG organization is seeking a Site HR Manager in Home Counties. This role involves being the main HR lead, partnering with management to deliver strategic people initiatives, and overseeing employee relations while ensuring compliance with UK employment law. The ideal candidate should have HR management experience in manufacturing or logistics and be CIPD qualified. This position offers a competitive salary up to £75k plus benefits, with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner in site-based environments.
• Strong employee relations expertise in unionised settings.
• Pragmatic approach with hands-on capability.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary HR lead for the site, supporting leaders across all people matters.
• Partner with leadership to deliver the people strategy.
• Lead employee relations activity including disciplinaries and grievances.
• Ensure compliance with laws and company policies.
• Coach line managers to develop leadership skills.

Skills

Employee relations expertise

Stakeholder management skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

CIPD qualified (Level 5 minimum)

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Site HR Manager

Location: Home Counties

Salaried up to £70/75k + car allowance + package.

Our client:

• Global values‑led FMCG organisation with a long‑term focus on quality, sustainability and people development, operating within a highly structured and well‑governed environment.
• Strong emphasis on site leadership, employee engagement and operational excellence, with HR playing a critical, trusted partner role to the business.
• Stable, well‑invested business with a reputation for internal progression and developing talent quietly and consistently behind the scenes.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR lead for the site, supporting leaders across all people matters.
• Partner with site leadership to deliver the people strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Lead employee relations activity including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with employment law, company policies and health & safety standards.
• Coach and develop line managers to build strong, capable leadership.
• Manage HR data, reporting and metrics to support decision‑making.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner in a site‑based environment (manufacturing, FMCG, logistics or similar).
• Strong employee relations expertise and confidence operating in a unionised or operational setting.
• Commercial, pragmatic and comfortable being hands‑on.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of UK employment law.
• CIPD qualified (Level 5 minimum; Level 7 desirable).

Summary

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a visible, operational role.
• Supportive HR team and clear development pathway.
• Progressive, well‑invested site with a strong focus on people.

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