HR Manager - Site based

Huddersfield Permanent £38,000 - £40,000 per year View Job Description
This is a pivotal role for the business, that will lead on all HR activity and you will partner closely with senior leadership to shape culture, drive performance, ensure compliance and deliver a first-class employee and workplace experience.
  • A great opportunity for an SME business approx 30 heads
  • A generalist role for all aspects of HR reporting into the Managing Director

About Our Client

A market leading, specialist SME food importer/distributor with a strong family values driven culture and long standing commitment to our people. As we continue to grow we are seeking a hands-on, proactive HR Manager.

Job Description

  • Build strong relationships with line managers and employees to provide expert HR guidance and support, working through change and aligned with business objectives.
  • Define and agree HR strategic aims, aligned with business goals, and define annual HR KPIs working with leadership team. Holds budget responsibility
  • Own the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance, development, reward, and offboarding
  • Assist with implementing and monitoring our performance management system, setting KPIs, coaching and promoting staff development initiatives.
  • Identify learning and development needs, coordinate and support all training and maintain training records
  • Collaborate on employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and communication strategies to cultivate a positive and inclusive culture.
  • Review, develop, and ensure consistent application of HR policies, aligning practices with current legislation and company goals.
  • Maintain accurate HR records and systems, policies and employee handbook.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience across HR (3-4 years) in a generalist manager role
  • Strong understanding of HR best practice, with a pragmatic, people-first approach
  • Ability to work independently in a standalone HR function, within a small business
  • Strong relationship builder with employees at all levels, solutions focused
  • Organised, resilient, and comfortable balancing strategic and hands-on work
  • Educated to degree level plus a Level 5 in CIPD or actively working towards



What's on Offer

  • Salary up to £40k
  • Permanent position
  • Site based 5 days
  • Open to part time hours across 5 days



Contact
Claire Dix
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6974007
Phone number
+44 113 243 7736

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
HR Manager
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Huddersfield
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Claire Dix
Consultant phone
+44 113 243 7736
Job reference
JN-032026-6974007