HR Manager - Reed : Job Details

Hands on HR Manager vacancyJoin this fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation rooted in the UK’s agricultural heartland. With a strong focus on freshness, quality, and consistency, they play a key role in supplying essential fresh produce to major retailers and foodservice providers. If you're looking for a role in a company that values hard work, innovation, and teamwork, we would love to hear from you.

This role is active and hands-on, ideal for candidates who are familiar with and enthusiastic about working in an agricultural or manufacturing environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Deputising and Leadership:

  • Act as deputy to the Head of People & Culture, providing leadership and support across the team in their absence.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of people strategies and initiatives.

• Recruitment and Resourcing:

  • Lead and manage end-to-end recruitment processes for various roles, ensuring practices are legally compliant and aligned with organisational values.
  • Maintain audit records and support documentation for external audits and customer reviews.
  • Conduct ethical compliance audits within the labour supply chain.

• Employee Relations:

  • Provide expert advice on matters including disciplinary, grievance, and performance management.
  • Support line managers in resolving complex people issues in a fair and consistent manner.
  • Promote a positive employee relations climate and contribute to the development of a high-trust culture.

• Ethical Compliance and Audit:

  • Assist in ensuring compliance with ethical labour standards and human rights legislation.
  • Contribute to the preparation for and response to ethical audits and customer enquiries.

• Policy and Governance:

  • Assist in the drafting, review, and implementation of HR policies and procedures.

• Wellbeing and Worker Voice:

  • Collaborate to embed wellbeing and worker voice across all People & Culture functions.
  • Support initiatives that promote employee engagement, inclusion, and psychological safety.
  • Monitor feedback mechanisms and contribute to action planning and continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in HR management, particularly in recruitment, employee relations, and policy development.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to act as a deputy in the absence of senior leaders.
• Experience in conducting ethical compliance audits and managing external audits.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a positive work environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

To apply for this HR Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.