Site HR Operations Lead — Performance & Culture

The Menu Partners; Bicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced food production and distribution business is seeking an HR Operations Manager for their Bicester site. In this newly created role, you will drive workforce performance, shape site culture and ensure effective employee relations. Candidates must have hands-on HR experience, ideally in an operational environment, alongside CIPD Level 5 or equivalent. Join us to be part of a growing business invested in true operational HR partnership and influence key standards and culture.

Qualifications

• Hands-on HR experience in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Ability to influence operational outcomes within a leadership team.
• Strong decision-making capability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage employee relations activities.
• Support operational planning across leadership.
• Drive management development initiatives.

Skills

Proven experience in a hands‑on HR/ER role

CIPD Level 5+ or equivalent

Multi‑site operational HR exposure

Strong track record of managing complex ER cases

Excellent knowledge of employment law

Confident communicator

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

A fast-paced food production and distribution business is seeking an HR Operations Manager for their Bicester site. In this newly created role, you will drive workforce performance, shape site culture and ensure effective employee relations. Candidates must have hands-on HR experience, ideally in an operational environment, alongside CIPD Level 5 or equivalent. Join us to be part of a growing business invested in true operational HR partnership and influence key standards and culture.