My client is seeking an HR Manager to partner with Brand Leaders, Regional Coaches, and Regional Managers to deliver impactful people strategies that drive performance, engagement, and cultural alignment with both brand-specific and wider company goals. This role is pivotal in supporting brand-led people initiatives and requires regular travel across all relevant brand sites.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide customer-focused HR leadership and advice, acting as a trusted business partner to support business strategy and initiatives.
• Build strong, credible relationships with site managers, area operational teams, and support office colleagues, influencing business direction through effective HR initiatives.
• Use people data and insights to identify key people initiatives and provide targeted support to assigned sites.
• Lead and deliver innovative and effective HR projects that support the business and brands' goals while enhancing the employee experience.
• Own the recruitment process for designated sites, ensuring a seamless candidate experience and strong hiring outcomes.
• Provide expert guidance to managers on people matters, employment law, HR policies, and procedures to ensure values-led and legally compliant decision-making.
• Champion a positive workplace culture that fosters engagement, inclusion, and high performance.
• Analyse and report on regional HR KPIs, providing insights for business review meetings.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum CIPD level 5 or relevant experience.
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence and flexibility to travel.
• Proven HR experience in a fast-paced, multi-site environment (food, retail, FMCG preferred).
• Strong track record in managing high-volume and complex employee relations.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, with the ability to interpret and apply legislation in a commercial environment.
• Excellent literacy, numeracy skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across a variety of stakeholder groups.