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Job title - HR Manager
Salary - £45k - £55k
Location: Homebased (with regular travel to Evesham, Battersea & Worcester)
Work Arrangement: Ideally based in Evesham with regular travel to Battersea and Worcester. Flexible working options include 1 day
working from home or consideration of a 4-day working week.
Are you a proactive and dynamic HR professional looking to take the next step in your career?
We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead HR across our Harvey & Brockless business (part of The Compleat Food Group).
You will oversee the HR Team across the 3 locations (Battersea, Evesham & Worcester) and work closely with senior leadership to
develop and implement HR strategies that drive business success. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will play a crucial role in
shaping the H&B people plan.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and implement HR strategies, modernise HR processes, and contribute to a thriving and
engaged workforce. You will be a key player in driving positive workplace culture, ensuring compliance, and supporting leadership
teams with best HR practices.
Key Responsibilities:
* HR Strategy & People Plan: Partner with senior leadership to understand challenges, develop robust HR solutions, and align
site-level HR initiatives with the wider group. Support integration activities.
* Employee Engagement & Employee Relations: Establish and maintain effective communication forums, deploy the annual employee
survey, and drive engagement improvements. Lead casework, including complex disciplinary & grievance cases, ACAS claims, and
tribunals, with central Employee Relations support. Manage community sponsorship, charity, and volunteering initiatives while
upskilling local leaders to handle day-to-day HR queries.
* Workforce Planning, Talent Attraction & Retention: Develop and deliver a future workforce plan, partner with flexible labour
providers to optimise workforce planning and cost efficiency, oversee recruitment, and implement a retention strategy. Lead the
H&B annual pay strategy, ensuring market competitiveness and fairness.
* Performance Management & Leadership Development: Ensure effective performance review processes and coach managers on best
practices in leadership and HR activities, including performance reviews, grievance hearings, and return-to-work interviews.
* HR Compliance & Governance: Ensure compliance with SEDEX, maintain accurate HR paperwork and right-to-work documentation, and
oversee biannual SAQ audits.
* Health, Safety & Environment: Ensure all new starters receive necessary SHE and food safety training to comply with industry
standards.
What We’re Looking For:
* Ideally CIPD Level 5 qualified with experience at Senior HR Advisor level or above.
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably in manufacturing, logistics, or FMCG.
* Strong background in employee engagement, industrial relations, and talent management.
* Experience partnering with senior leadership to influence change.
* Solid knowledge of UK employment law, handling complex cases, and leading consultation processes.
* Proactive mindset with the ability to balance business performance and employee well-being.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* A supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
* The chance to make a real impact on employee engagement and workplace culture.
* Flexible working arrangements, including 1 day working from home or the option of a 4-day working week.
* Career development opportunities within a thriving and supportive fast-growing organisation.
* The opportunity to be part of a close-knit large team that values innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Benefits to Include:
* 33 Days annual leave
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
* Employee well-being and community support groups
* Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
* Charity Initiatives and Team events
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
* Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
* Online Wellbeing benefits
* Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
* Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount
Why Join Us?
If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and make an impact, we want to hear from you!
Apply now and become a key player in the success of Compleat Food Group!
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome
diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace. We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity,
and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we
provide all the support you need to succeed.
Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.
Recruitment Agencies:
We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or
unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition
team.
If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com
[recruitment@compleatfood.com] and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.