Hr Manager

Location: Crewkerne

Are you a people-centric HR professional who thrives in the fast-paced, high-stakes environment of FMCG?

We are looking for a Site HR Manager to join a leading European Food Group at their flagship manufacturing facility in the Southwest. Part of the Site Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the HR Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the culture and operational success of the manufacturing facility.

This isn't just a "behind-the-desk" role. You will be the strategic right-hand to the Site Director, a coach to the SLT, and a visible leader on the shop floor. Balancing high-level business partnering with hands-on generalist expertise, you’ll ensure their people are as high-performing as their production lines.

The Impact You’ll Make

* Strategic Partnering:
Act as a critical friend and advisor to the Site Director and SLT, aligning people strategies with manufacturing output and site KPIs.

* Culture & Engagement:
Drive a "People First" culture, ensuring safety, wellbeing, and engagement are at the heart of every decision.

* Leadership & Mentorship:
Lead and develop one direct report (HR Coordinator/Admin), fostering their growth while overseeing the full employee lifecycle.

* Employee Relations:
Manage complex ER cases with a fair, pragmatic, and legislative-led approach, ideally within a unionized or fast-paced manufacturing context.

* Talent & Retention:
Lead recruitment, succession planning, and skills development to ensure the site is future-proofed against industry shifts.

The successful HR Manager will understand that in manufacturing, people are the companies greatest asset. You are as comfortable discussing long-term organisational design as you are resolving a grievance or walking the factory floor to check the "pulse" of the team.

Requirements:

* Qualifications:

CIPD Level 5 or above (Level 7 preferred).

* Experience:

Proven track record in a Manufacturing or Industrial environment. You understand the nuances of shift patterns, production pressures, and site-based operations.

* Approach:
Genuinely people-centric. You lead with empathy but have the commercial acumen to make tough decisions when necessary.

* Influence:
Ability to hold your own within an SLT, challenging the status quo and driving continuous improvement.

Application via CV