Job Description
HR Manager\n\n£50,000 per annum plus benefits,\n\nManchester Based with Some Regional Travel\n\nAre you a dynamic HR professional looking for an exciting challenge in a fast-paced environment?\n\nDo you thrive on building strong relationships, driving engagement, and making a real impact on business success?\n\nIf so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity for true HR Generalist to support two Operating Companies with a high level of influence and creativity. Based in Manchester, with travel to other Northern locations, you will play a key role in delivering a comprehensive, generalist HR service that supports business objectives, fosters a positive workplace culture, and drives employee engagement.\n\nKey Responsibilities & Deliverables\n\nBusiness Partnering: Build a strong HR presence, partnering with senior leadership to align HR initiatives with business strategy and ensuring a people-first approach across all sites.\n\nTalent & Development: Support hiring managers with recruitment and selection, ensuring the attraction, hiring, and retention of top talent. Lead and implement key development programmes, including tailored inductions, Sales Training Academies, and our middle management Bunzl Connect programme.\n\nEmployee Relations: Provide expert advice and guidance on employee relations matters, handling casework independently in line with company policies and employment law.\n\nEngagement & Wellbeing: Foster a culture of engagement and well-being, driving initiatives such as the annual Great Place to Work survey and on-site activities aligned with company values.\n\nPerformance & Development: Champion high operational standards through effective performance management, coaching business leaders on best practices to drive high-performing teams.\n\nCompensation & Benefits: Support pay reviews and benefits programmes to ensure competitiveness and alignment with employee needs.\n\nProjects & Initiatives: Lead key HR projects, including the maintenance of the Learning Management System and the development of initiatives such as the MHFA network and Diversity & Inclusion Committee.\n\nKey Skills & Experience\n\nProven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a multi-site operational business.\n\nAbility to influence and build strong relationships at all levels, from junior staff to senior leadership.\n\nStrong problem-solving skills with a creative and solutions-focused approach.\n\nKnowledge of employment law and HR best practices.\n\nA self-starter with a passion for professional development and continuous improvement.\n\nExperience in driving engagement and cultural change initiatives.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to be part of a business that values people, innovation, and collaboration.
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